SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - Cooler weekend temperatures will appeal to Sioux Falls residents with fire pits in their back yards.
Fire Marshall Dean Lanier says pit users should have an extinguisher or bucket of sand nearby. Lanier says a fire pit should be at least 15 yards from the house.
Before calling it a night, Lanier says to soak the embers with water. He advises leaving some standing water in the fire pit.
Lanier says by ordinance you can burn only dried wood or charcoal in fire pits.