Also, check the fire pit code in your area. Most require a fire pit to be 25 ft. away from any structures and overhanging trees. Think about how the prevailing winds blow through your backyard.

Strategically placed lower than the deck onto a ground-level hardscape, the outdoor fire pit serves to open up the outdoor space without blocking the view from the upper portion of the deck.

The Ozaukee Central Fire Department said someone was burning materials and briefly left the area.