San Diego Bans Wood-Fire Beach Bonfires Outside Designated City Rings
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December 13, 2022
Earlier today, the San Diego City Council unanimously voted to ban all wood bonfires on city beaches unless the fire is contained within a city-designated fire pit. Fires fueled by portable propane tanks and charcoal barbecuing on grassy park areas next to city beaches are still permitted. Hotels and other private businesses that lease city land remain exempt from the policy.
The ordinance was first proposed by Councilmember Joe LaCava in May, citing safety and air quality concerns. The policy will be finalized in 30 days after a second vote by the city council and could include changes. Fines for illegal beach fires are expected to range from $250 to $1,000.
There are currently about 150 of concrete fire rings throughout the city, with an additional 30-something pits added around beaches like Pacific Beach, La Jolla, Mission Beach and Ocean Beach during the summer season. In the 1990s, the city had nearly 500 fire rings, but in 2008, the city removed nearly 300 of its concrete fire pits as a means to save money.
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