Recreational fires (fire pits, chimineas) are allowed in Austin with conditions: keep it 25 feet from structures, burn only clean wood (no trash or yard waste), keep it small and attended, and skip it on windy days or burn-ban days.
Source: Austin Fire Department open-burning rules.
What to do
25 ft from your house, fences, and trees.
Burn only clean, dry wood — never trash or treated lumber.
Keep a hose or extinguisher within reach; never leave it unattended.
Check for burn bans first — Travis County issues them in dry spells.
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Informational only — not legal advice. Rules change; verify with the City of Austin.