Campfires Are Illegal in These Massachusetts Cities and Towns

The summer season has come and gone and folks across Massachusetts are settling into their fall routines, which means warm days but cooler nights. On a crisp fall evening, there's nothing better than a backyard campfire.

There are a few regulations regarding backyard fire pits and bonfires in Massachusetts though which you can read about here, but basically, all fires need to be permitted, unless you're using them to cook.

However, there are some cities and towns in Massachusetts where having backyard fires or any kind is illegal. In most cases the ban is due to a condensed population and homes or buildings that are very close together.

According to mass.gov, there are 22 communities in Massachusetts where burning is prohibited at all times. Here's the list.

Massachusetts Cities and Towns Where Fire Pits, Bonfires, or Burning of Any Kind is Prohibited:

• Arlington
• Belmont
• Boston
• Brookline
• Cambridge
• Chelsea
• Chicopee
• Everett
• Fall River
• Holyoke
• Lawrence
• Lowell
• Malden
• Medford
• New Bedford
• Newton
• Somerville
• Springfield
• Waltham
• Watertown
• West Springfield
• Worcester

Your best bet before burning of any kind regardless of where in Massachusetts you live is to check state and local regulations.