Nebraska burn ban rulesOpen Burning Rules

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.

Official source: sfm.nebraska.gov

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