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Bonfires and barbecues

It is not illegal to have a bonfire or a barbecue on your premises, however the nuisance that it can cause, normally from the smoke, can be.

Some councils also have local bylaws that can impact on when and where you are allowed to have a bonfire.

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Someone has a bonfire during the day
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Someone has a bonfire on an allotment
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What is the law around having a bonfire?
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Someone is having a bonfire that is out of control
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Someone is having a barbecue
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Someone is having a barbecue in public
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