We have become aware of fraudulent advertisements circulating for craft vendor fairs at Riverview Park. Before registering or sending payment for any event hosted at Riverview Park, please verify that the event is officially permitted through the City of Mesa Special Events Office at 480-644-3500 or SpecialEvents@mesaaz.gov.
The following is general guidance on when burn permits may or may not be required. Please contact Fire Prevention if you have questions. Additional information is contained in the Open Burning and Recreational Fires brochure(PDF, 502KB).
Always keep fire safety in mind when conducting permissible burning. Never leave fires unattended and make sure they are contained to pits, chimeneas or outside fireplaces. Keep fires far away from structures or any combustible materials, and always have a fire extinguisher, hose, or other way way to immediately extinguish a fire close at hand.
Small, contained, fires for human use such as recreational, warming, or cooking fires, do not require a permit, but are still subject to Maricopa County restrictions for No Burn Days. Farming operations may also use approved oil-burning devices such as orchard heaters designed for frost protection.
Burning of trash, weeds, leaves, tree branches, and any other rubbish or household trash is prohibited in the City of Mesa.
All other fires, such as Open Burns and Bonfires, require a permit issued by the MFMD Fire Prevention Division.