Outdoor Burning & Fire Safety

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • Residential brush burning and trash burning are prohibited in Franklin.
  • Campfires and bonfires are allowed with a burn permit
  • Consumer fireworks are prohibited in Franklin.
  • View grilling safety tips HERE.

Outside Fire Risks 

There are many fire risks outside the home. You may have these in your backyard. Here are some ways you can keep your home safer from outside fire:

 

Wildfire Risk Reduction

Do you live in a wildland urban interface area (zone of transition between unoccupied land and human development)? By taking a proactive approach to wildfire prevention, you can significantly increase your safety and your home's likelihood of surviving a catastrophic wildfire. The actions you take to mitigate the risk on your property before a fire occurs can make all the difference. Learn more HERE.