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Rhode Island Campfire Rules (2026)

Conditional: Attended fires in fireplaces, incinerators, or rubbish burners are exempt from the permit rule, but Mar 15–May 15 such burning without a permit must occur before 10 a.m. or after 5 p.m. DEM bans outdoor fires at state campgrounds/parks during high danger.

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Attended fires in fireplaces, incinerators, or rubbish burners are exempt from the permit rule, but Mar 15–May 15 such burning without a permit must occur before 10 a.m. or after 5 p.m. DEM bans outdoor fires at state campgrounds/parks during high danger.

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