San Diego exploring ban on wood-fueled beach bonfires outside of city-designated rings
A new San Diego proposal would ban beach bonfires fueled by wood or coal unless those fires are inside the limited number of designated fire rings provided by the city.
Critics say the change would deprive many residents, especially low-income families, the cherished tradition of a low-cost beach bonfire. They say the city doesn’t provide nearly enough fire rings to meet demand, especially in summer.Some say the proposal is an effort by wealthy residents to keep out lower-income residents by severely restricting a popular activity. Others say it’s an overreaction to a surge in illegal bonfires during the early stages of the pandemic.
“I support safe, legal beach fires,” said Councilmember Joe LaCava, who is spearheading the effort. “These amendments are essential in keeping our public beaches safe while preserving the public’s access to the unique experience of beach fires.”“It’s important that we protect the health and safety of our residents and visitors, while improving public knowledge of what the rules are for beach fires,” she said.
Melinda Merryweather said the proposal is an example of the city favoring people who live near beaches over average citizens. “Our beaches are filthy,” said Cathy Ives of Don’t Trash Mission Beach. “We have an average of five illegal fires on the sand every single night.”
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