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Nebraska Open Burning Rules (2026)
Restricted: State statute 81-520.01 imposes a statewide open-burning ban on bonfires, rubbish fires and land-clearing fires.
RestrictedVerified Jun 18, 2026
Burn bans change week to week.Track burn bans in the free LawLert iPhone app and it alerts you when one is imposed or lifted where you live or where you are. No account.Get the appState statute 81-520.01 imposes a statewide open-burning ban on bonfires, rubbish fires and land-clearing fires. Open burning requires a written permit from the local fire chief (or designee) on a State Fire Marshal form before any burning.
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