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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
State 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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