Lighting a fire pit? Might want to chuck some food on it just to be safe! (opens original article in a new tab)

Canberrans may face pollution notices for using fire pits unless they meet specific exemptions outlined in local regulations.

• Using a fire pit in the ACT is illegal unless for cooking or heating in a proper container
• Receiving a pollution notice may result from burning wood without proper exemptions
• The Environment Protection Regulations 2005 prohibit open-air fires except for specific purposes
• Burning unseasoned firewood is also an offence under the same regulations
• The General Environmental Duty requires minimizing smoke and odour impacts on neighbours