The Town of Morris Fire Department is allowing fires in approved fire pits at this time. This could change depending on the weather conditions. Burning of grass clippings and leaves is prohibited.

♦be constructed of masonry, concrete,or
heavy gauge metal ;
♦ have a chimney as part of the fireplace
♦ have chimney opening covered by a
spark arrestor, with openings less than
12 mm (1/2 in);
♦ have a side opening to the fire chamber
less than 0.56 m2(6ft2) in area, or 75 cm
(2.5 ft) in width or length;
♦ have side opening covered by a spark
arrestor, with openings no larger than
12mm (1/2 in);

Warming Fire Must
♦ must be a metal receptacle in good repair
♦ maximum capacity of 225 litres (50 gallons)
♦ all openings covered by spark arrestors,
with openings less than 12 mm (1/2

An Approved Outdoor Barbeque Must
♦ be constructed of masonry, concrete,
heavy gauge metal ;
♦ be enclosed on all sides, with openings
covered by spark arrestor, with openings
no larger than 12 mm (1/2 in);
♦ have a cooking surface more than 75
cm (2.5 feet) and less than 120 cm (4 ft)
above the ground level ;
♦ have a cooking surface less than 75
cm (2.5 ft) in diameter or .56 m2(6 ft2) in
area