Burn Bans prohibit outdoor burning when active. These bans are considered and approved by county commissioner courts, so questions regarding these bans should be directed toward your county government officials. Burn bans are used to prevent outdoor burning when vegetation is dry enough to serve as fuel for quickly spreading fires and there is no expectation of sufficient rainfall in the near future to mitigate this risk.

These bans commonly prohibit the use of open flame outdoors, but do not usually include grilling or fireworks. Some counties may offer alternatives for brush or trash disposal, but that will depend on your county government’s policies.

Below are links to details published by specific counties about their burn ban ordinances, as well as statewide information. If you do not see a link listed for your county, contact your county government for more details: