{
  "dataset": "burn_bans",
  "license": "LawLert Open Law Data — CC BY 4.0. Attribute to \"LawLert (https://www.lawlertapp.com)\". General legal information from official sources, not legal advice. Verify against the linked official source before relying on it.",
  "generated": "2026-07-21T09:17:31.869Z",
  "count": 153,
  "rules": [
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "ak",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.campfires",
      "status": "permitted",
      "summary": "Campfires under 3 ft in diameter (untreated wood/paper, attended, for cooking/warming) need no burn permit year-round. Larger or barrel/pile fires require a permit during fire season and must be kept contained and attended.",
      "source_url": "https://dnr.alaska.gov/burn/faq",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "ak",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.current_restrictions",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Burn permits are required statewide April 1–Aug 31 for open debris burning, burn barrels and lawn burns (campfires under 3 ft diameter for cooking/warming are exempt). As of Jul 19, 2026 the Division of Forestry & Fire Protection's active-alerts page still lists burn-permit suspensions for the Mat-Su valley and the Kenai-Kodiak area (very high fire danger, \"until further notice\"); short wind-driven suspensions also hit the Interior in July (Delta Jul 8, Fairbanks Jul 11, Railbelt plus all Delta zones Jul 14). Suspensions are issued per Fire Area and change daily with conditions — check your Fire Area page or the DNR burn-permit map before burning.",
      "source_url": "https://dnr.alaska.gov/burn/alerts",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-20"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "ak",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.open_burning",
      "status": "restricted",
      "summary": "A free state burn permit is required April 1–August 31 for burn barrels, brush piles, and yard/lawn debris. Small-scale permit covers barrels and piles up to 10 ft x 4 ft; larger burns need a large-scale permit and may require site inspection.",
      "source_url": "https://dnr.alaska.gov/burn/",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "al",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.current_restrictions",
      "status": "info",
      "summary": "As of this check, no statewide Fire Alert or Drought Emergency is in effect in Alabama and statewide wildfire activity is minimal (per AFC live wildfire totals). The Apr 13, 2026 statewide Fire Alert — issued during spring drought and set to run \"at least through Apr 20\" — has passed; it is no longer the operative status. Standing law: an AFC burn permit is required year-round before burning any field, grassland or woodland, and burning without one is a Class B misdemeanor. During a declared Fire Alert the AFC restricts burn permits to Certified Prescribed Burn Managers only; the Governor can escalate to a Drought Emergency (\"No Burn Order\") banning all outdoor burning statewide. Conditions change fast — check the AFC burn-restrictions page or call (800) 392-5679 before burning.",
      "source_url": "https://www.forestry.alabama.gov/Pages/Fire/Totals.aspx",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "al",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.campfires",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Recreational fires under 1/4 acre and not within 25 ft of natural fuels need no AFC permit, but a Governor-declared Drought Emergency ('No Burn Order') bans campfires; only charcoal/masonry/gas grills for cooking remain allowed.",
      "source_url": "https://forestry.alabama.gov/Pages/Fire/BurnRestrictions.aspx",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "al",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.open_burning",
      "status": "restricted",
      "summary": "State law requires a free AFC permit (call 1-800-392-5679) to burn woodland, grass, or debris over 1/4 acre or within 25 ft of woods/grass. Burn only clean vegetation on-site, 500 ft from buildings; start after 8am, no new fuel after 3pm.",
      "source_url": "https://forestry.alabama.gov/Pages/Fire/Burn_Permits.aspx",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "ar",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.campfires",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Campfires are allowed when no county burn ban is active. During a burn ban, all outside burning—including campfires—is prohibited within that county for the ban period or until the county judge lifts it.",
      "source_url": "https://portal.arkansas.gov/service/state-burn-ban-map/",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "ar",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.open_burning",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Open burning of yard/land debris is generally allowed when no ban is in effect, but county judges may impose burn bans (up to 60 days) during dry conditions. The Forestry Division monitors fire danger; bans are enforced by sheriffs.",
      "source_url": "https://agriculture.arkansas.gov/forests/",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "ar",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.current_restrictions",
      "status": "info",
      "summary": "Arkansas burn bans are declared county-by-county (by county judges); there is no single statewide ban. The Department of Agriculture's official Fire Info map is the live source for current county burn bans, wildfire risk and active fires — bans can spread quickly in drought (more than half of AR counties were under bans during the spring 2026 fire run). Check the map for your county before burning.",
      "source_url": "https://agriculture.arkansas.gov/forests/",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "az",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.campfires",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Campfires on state land are allowed normally and in developed sites under Stage I restrictions, but Stage II bans all campfires, charcoal, and wood stoves (LPG/propane devices with on-off valves stay exempt). Full closures bar public access.",
      "source_url": "https://dffm.az.gov/newsroom/fire-restrictions",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "az",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.open_burning",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "On state trust land, open/debris burning is governed by DFFM fire-restriction stages and local rules; many areas also require county air-quality burn permits. Allowances tighten as Stage I/II restrictions are imposed during fire season.",
      "source_url": "https://dffm.az.gov/newsroom/fire-restrictions",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "az",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.current_restrictions",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Stage 1 or Stage 2 fire restrictions cover most of Arizona's state, federal and tribal land in mid-July 2026 — the southeastern corner is the main exception. On State Trust Lands (AZ DFFM orders effective June 30): Stage 2 in Apache, Coconino, Gila, La Paz, Maricopa, Navajo, Pinal and Yuma counties; Stage 1 in Mohave and Yavapai. Stage 2 bars ALL fires/campfires (propane/LPG devices with shut-off only, in cleared areas), smoking outside an enclosed vehicle or building, and discharging a firearm except in a lawful hunt. Always prohibited on Arizona state land: fireworks, exploding targets, and tracer/incendiary ammo. Restrictions are issued per land-management unit and change with conditions — check AZ DFFM's fire-restrictions page for your exact area before any fire or recreational shooting.",
      "source_url": "https://dffm.az.gov/newsroom/fire-restrictions",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-19"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "ca",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.open_burning",
      "status": "restricted",
      "summary": "A free CAL FIRE residential burn permit (annual, May 1–Apr 30) is required to burn vegetation in piles up to 4x4 ft; clear 10 ft around the pile, keep water and an adult attendant. A permissive burn day from the local air district is also required.",
      "source_url": "https://burnpermit.fire.ca.gov/before-you-burn",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "ca",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.campfires",
      "status": "restricted",
      "summary": "A free CAL FIRE campfire permit is required to build a campfire on most public/wildland areas; the fire must be cleared, contained, and attended to prevent spread. Permits and rules are obtained online via CAL FIRE.",
      "source_url": "https://www.readyforwildfire.org/permits/",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "ca",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.current_restrictions",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "CAL FIRE has SUSPENDED residential debris-burn permits (no residential open burning) in the State Responsibility Area of 23 county units as of Jul 19, 2026: Tulare (since Apr 25), a May tier (Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Inyo, Mono, Monterey, San Benito, San Luis Obispo, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Calaveras, San Joaquin, Tuolumne) and a Jun 15 northern tier (Butte, Del Norte, Glenn, Humboldt, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama, eastern Stanislaus). Elsewhere in the SRA a residential burn permit is required (permit year began May 1) and you must still confirm a permissive burn day with your local air district. LA, Orange, Ventura, Santa Barbara and Marin counties post status via their county fire agencies. Suspensions are set per CAL FIRE unit and change with conditions — check the live page for your county.",
      "source_url": "https://burnpermit.fire.ca.gov/current-burn-status",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-20"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "co",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.current_restrictions",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Colorado has no single statewide ban — fire restrictions are set county-by-county and per land agency, and mid-July 2026 is running hot. Stage 2 fire bans (no fires of any kind, no outdoor smoking, no fireworks) are in effect in Douglas County (since Jul 2), unincorporated Jefferson County (Jul 14), Boulder and Gilpin counties, and numerous southern/central counties including Las Animas, Custer, Huerfano, Saguache, Fremont, Chaffee, El Paso and Pueblo; the Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests are also under Stage 2, and BLM's Tres Rios, Uncompahgre and Gunnison field offices went to Stage 2 on Jul 2. Restrictions change frequently — check the DFPC statewide fire-restriction resources, the Rocky Mountain Area interagency dashboard, or your county sheriff before burning.",
      "source_url": "https://dfpc.colorado.gov/sections/wildfire-information-center/fire-restriction-information",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-19"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "co",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.open_burning",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Open burning of yard/land debris (slash, vegetation, wood piles) generally requires a CDPHE smoke permit; small open burns are <50 piles, max 8'x8'x8', out cold by sunset. No barrels/incinerators. Local county/fire approval also required.",
      "source_url": "https://cdphe.colorado.gov/apcd/outdoor-burning",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "co",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.campfires",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Recreational campfires are exempt from the CDPHE smoke permit, so they're generally allowed on private land, but are subject to county sheriff fire bans/restrictions and federal (USFS/BLM/NPS) rules on public land. Always check current local restrictions first.",
      "source_url": "https://cdphe.colorado.gov/apcd/outdoor-burning",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "ct",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.campfires",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Campfires/bonfires aren't defined by CT statute, but many towns require a permit and set size/setback rules. Burn only clean unprocessed wood; fire must not create a nuisance. Check your local Open Burning Official or Fire Marshal.",
      "source_url": "https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Air/Open-Burning/Open-Burning--Campfires-Bonfires-Fire-Pits-Chimineas",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "ct",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.current_restrictions",
      "status": "info",
      "summary": "Connecticut has no statewide burn ban. Open burning requires a signed permit from your town's Open Burning Official, and permits are NOT valid when DEEP's Forest Fire Danger is rated High, Very High or Extreme and you are burning within 100 feet of grassland or woodland, or when the Air Quality Index is forecast at 100+. DEEP posts the rating on its daily Forest Fire Danger Report (updated weekly outside the spring/fall fire seasons; the Jul 14, 2026 posting was MODERATE). Check the report before burning.",
      "source_url": "https://www.depdata.ct.gov/forestry/forestfire/firerpt.cshtml",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-20"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "ct",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.open_burning",
      "status": "restricted",
      "summary": "Open burning of brush (shrubs/prunings ≤3 in.) requires a valid signed permit from your local Open Burning Official. Prohibited when the Forest Fire Danger Index is High, Very High, or Extreme, or when AQI is forecast 100+.",
      "source_url": "https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Air/Open-Burning/Open-Burning---Residential",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "dc",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.campfires",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Recreational and cooking fires are allowed as an exception to DC's open-burning ban, but must be kept >=25 ft from structures, constantly attended, with fire-extinguishing equipment on hand (DC Fire Code).",
      "source_url": "https://doee.dc.gov/service/air-quality-control-regulations",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-19"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "dc",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.open_burning",
      "status": "restricted",
      "summary": "Open burning is prohibited in the District of Columbia under 20 DCMR § 604, with limited exceptions (recreational/cooking fires, certain official uses).",
      "source_url": "https://doee.dc.gov/service/air-quality-control-regulations",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-19"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "dc",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.current_restrictions",
      "status": "info",
      "summary": "Open burning is generally prohibited in the District of Columbia year-round. Under DC air-quality rules (20 DCMR Chapter 6, §604) open fires are banned except for narrow permitted exceptions, and the DC Fire Code separately bars any open burning when weather or local conditions make it hazardous. Recreational and cooking fires are allowed only within Fire Code limits. There is no seasonal burn-ban system — the prohibition is standing.",
      "source_url": "https://doee.dc.gov/service/air-quality-control-regulations",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "de",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.open_burning",
      "status": "restricted",
      "summary": "Most open burning is banned during Ozone Season, May 1–Sept 30 (7 DE Admin Code 1113, DNREC Air Quality). Residential brush burning allowed Oct 1–Apr 30, 8am–4pm, with fire-board notice. Burning leaves/grass/trash always illegal; banned on Air Quality Action Days.",
      "source_url": "https://dnrec.delaware.gov/air/open-burning/",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "de",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.campfires",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Recreational fires — campfires (≤27 cu ft), cooking fires (≤10 cu ft), patio fire pits, chimeneas — are allowed year-round and any time of day, exempt from the Ozone-Season ban. Still prohibited on Air Quality Action Days or under State Fire Marshal/NWS red-flag bans.",
      "source_url": "https://dnrec.delaware.gov/air/open-burning/residential/",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "de",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.current_restrictions",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Delaware's annual statewide open-burning ban (\"Ozone Season\") is in effect NOW — most open burning is prohibited May 1 through Sept 30 (DNREC, 7 DE Admin. Code 1113). Cooking fires, recreational campfires and ceremonial bonfires remain allowed year-round (firewood, charcoal, propane or natural gas). ALL open burning — including otherwise-approved burns — is additionally banned on Air Quality Action Days (Code Orange/Red), and the State Fire Marshal can separately ban burning by county or statewide (no such wildfire ban is currently posted; the last was Oct 2024). Burning garbage, fallen leaves, grass clippings and non-agricultural land-clearing debris is illegal at all times. Limited residential burning resumes Oct 1 (8 a.m.–4 p.m., with county fire board notification).",
      "source_url": "https://dnrec.delaware.gov/air/open-burning/",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-20"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "fl",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.open_burning",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Yard-debris piles 8 ft or smaller (or in a noncombustible container) may be burned without authorization if setbacks are met, no local ordinance prohibits it, lit after 9am ET, and out 1 hr before sunset. Larger, broadcast or land-clearing burns require a Florida Forest Service burn authorization.",
      "source_url": "https://www.fdacs.gov/Forest-Wildfire/Wildland-Fire/Resources/Open-Burning-in-Florida-FAQ",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "fl",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.campfires",
      "status": "permitted",
      "summary": "Recreational campfires, bonfires and contained outdoor cooking/heating fires using vegetative debris or untreated wood need no Florida Forest Service authorization, but must be attended at all times and never left while flame or smoke is visible; clear setbacks and local bans still apply.",
      "source_url": "https://www.fdacs.gov/Forest-Wildfire/Wildland-Fire/Resources/Open-Burning-in-Florida-FAQ",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "fl",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.current_restrictions",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Florida's severe 2026 wildfire season continues — 2,787 wildfires and ~214,600 acres burned Jan 1–Jul 12 (Florida Forest Service) — but there is NO statewide or regional burn ban: the FFS publishes one on its Current Wildfire Information page only if enacted, and none is posted. Burn bans are county-enacted and changing week to week — Charlotte County's countywide ban (all open burning incl. consumer fireworks) remains in effect as of early July, while Collier County lifted its January ban effective July 2. Confirm your county on the FFS county-enacted burn ban map before burning; FFS authorization is required for most open burning.",
      "source_url": "https://www.fdacs.gov/Forest-Wildfire/Wildland-Fire/Current-Wildfire-Information",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-19"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "ga",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.campfires",
      "status": "permitted",
      "summary": "Campfires and barbeques are exempt from EPD's summer open-burning ban and need no GFC burn permit. Attend the fire until fully extinguished, keep clearance from structures/woodlands, and follow any local ordinances.",
      "source_url": "https://epd.georgia.gov/air-protection-branch/open-burning-rules-georgia/summer-open-burning-ban",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "ga",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.open_burning",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "No GFC permit is required for hand-piled yard debris/natural vegetation (GA Code 12-6-90), but permits ARE required for agricultural & land-clearing burns. EPD bans open burning of yard/land-clearing debris May 1–Sept 30 in 54 north/central GA counties.",
      "source_url": "https://gatrees.org/burn-permits-and-notifications/",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "ga",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.current_restrictions",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Georgia's EPD summer open-burning ban is in effect NOW: May 1 through Sept 30, burning yard and land-clearing debris is prohibited in 54 north/central Georgia counties (incl. Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Gwinnett, Clayton, Bibb, Richmond); campfires and grilling are exempt, and burning household garbage is illegal statewide year-round. The separate, first-ever GFC mandatory drought burn ban (issued Apr 22, 2026 for 91 southern counties, later eased to 17 southeast counties) expired May 22, 2026 with no extension announced — but county-level restrictions can still apply, so check the GFC Public Viewer for current county bans and the daily fire-danger rating before burning. Outside restricted areas, hand-piled yard debris needs no permit but must follow the S-S-T-A-R rules (25+ ft from woodlands, 50+ ft from structures, sunrise-to-sunset, attended until out, escape precautions); agricultural, silvicultural and land-clearing burns require a GFC permit (1-800-GA-TREES).",
      "source_url": "https://gatrees.org/burn-permits-and-notifications/",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-20"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "hi",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.campfires",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Recreational cooking/campfires are an exempt use under the open-burning rules, but are restricted in state parks and prohibited during red-flag/extreme-fire-danger periods; nearly all Hawaii wildfires are human-caused. Check park rules and current fire warnings.",
      "source_url": "https://health.hawaii.gov/cab/open-burning-and-agricultural-burning-permits-in-hawaii/",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "hi",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.current_restrictions",
      "status": "info",
      "summary": "Hawaii has no statewide stage-based fire-restriction system. Under state air rules (HAR 11-60.1 Subchapter 3), open burning is generally PROHIBITED with limited exceptions (cooking, fire training, and permitted agricultural burning); \"backyard\" burning of garbage and yard waste has been banned on all islands since January 2012. Agricultural operations must hold a DOH Clean Air Branch Agricultural Burning Permit, and burning can be further restricted during drought, fire hazards or declared No-Burn periods. County fire departments separately regulate any allowed outdoor fires — check your county and the DOH Clean Air Branch before burning.",
      "source_url": "https://health.hawaii.gov/cab/open-burning-and-agricultural-burning-permits-in-hawaii/",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "hi",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.open_burning",
      "status": "restricted",
      "summary": "Open burning is generally prohibited statewide under HAR 11-60.1; backyard burning of trash/yard waste has been banned on all islands since 2012. Agricultural green-waste burning requires an Agricultural Burning Permit from the DOH Clean Air Branch (inspection required).",
      "source_url": "https://health.hawaii.gov/cab/open-burning-and-agricultural-burning-permits-in-hawaii/",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "ia",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.current_restrictions",
      "status": "info",
      "summary": "Iowa has no statewide burn ban. Under Iowa Code §100.40, the State Fire Marshal may prohibit open burning in an area — at the request of a local fire chief, city council or board of supervisors — during extremely dry or dangerous conditions; violating a proclamation is a simple misdemeanor. A ban does NOT prohibit permitted supervised burns, outdoor fireplaces, barbecue grills, supervised landfills or approved metal/masonry incinerators. Current bans appear on the state's official Active Burn Ban Map.",
      "source_url": "https://dps.iowa.gov/divisions-iowa-department-public-safety/iowa-state-fire-marshal-division/state-fire-marshal-division-general-information",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "ia",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.open_burning",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Open burning is prohibited except listed exemptions: landscape waste originating on the premises may be burned unless barred by local ordinance. Exemptions are unavailable in certain cities (e.g., Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs); Polk and Linn counties require permits.",
      "source_url": "https://www.iowadnr.gov/environmental-protection/air-quality/open-burning",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "ia",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.campfires",
      "status": "permitted",
      "summary": "Recreational fires for cooking, heating, recreation and ceremonies are an exempt use and generally allowed. A countywide burn ban does not prohibit grills, outdoor fireplaces, or permitted supervised burns. Local ordinances may be stricter.",
      "source_url": "https://www.iowadnr.gov/environmental-protection/air-quality/open-burning",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "id",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.open_burning",
      "status": "restricted",
      "summary": "Outside city limits, any open burning (yard/land debris, crop residue) during Closed Fire Season (May 10–Oct 20) requires a free burn permit from the Idaho Dept of Lands via burnpermits.idaho.gov; crop-residue burning also requires a DEQ permit-by-rule and AQI under 60.",
      "source_url": "https://www.idl.idaho.gov/fire-management/fire-restrictions-finder/",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "id",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.campfires",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Recreational campfires do not require an IDL burn permit, but are prohibited when Stage 1/Stage 2 fire restrictions are in effect, except in approved fire rings at developed recreation sites. Containment and full extinguishment are required.",
      "source_url": "https://www.idl.idaho.gov/fire-management/fire-restrictions-finder/",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "id",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.current_restrictions",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Stage 1 fire restrictions are active across parts of Idaho and expanding amid warm-winter drought — the Sawtooth National Forest's Minidoka Ranger District (all five divisions, eff. July 1, 2026, through Oct 31 unless conditions moderate) and eastern Idaho's Caribou-Targhee National Forest are among the units now restricted. Under Stage 1, campfires are allowed only at designated recreation sites in agency-provided fire rings/grates; portable liquid-petroleum stoves may be used in cleared areas; and smoking is limited to enclosed vehicles/buildings or cleared spots. Restrictions are issued per land-management unit (IDL/BLM/USFS) and change with conditions — check the Idaho Fire Restrictions Finder map for your exact area before any fire.",
      "source_url": "https://www.idl.idaho.gov/fire-management/fire-restrictions-finder/",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-20"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "il",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.open_burning",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Open burning is generally prohibited except landscape waste burned on the premises where produced. It is banned within any municipality (or within 1 mile of one) of 1,000+ population; garbage, tires and demolition debris may never be burned. Local ordinances may be stricter.",
      "source_url": "https://epa.illinois.gov/topics/air-quality/open-burning.html",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "il",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.campfires",
      "status": "permitted",
      "summary": "Campfires and bonfires are allowed on private property or in designated public areas, subject to local ordinance and so long as they do not create a nuisance or pollution problem. Burning of garbage is always prohibited.",
      "source_url": "https://epa.illinois.gov/topics/air-quality/open-burning/faq.html",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "il",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.current_restrictions",
      "status": "info",
      "summary": "Illinois has no statewide burn-ban system — restrictions are local. Standing state law (Illinois EPA): open burning of refuse is generally prohibited; in any town, or within 1 mile of a town of 1,000+ people, only landscape waste may be burned and only on the premises where generated; outside those areas household waste from normal activities may be burned except food, food scraps and packaging. Commercial/trade waste burning is illegal statewide, and tires, furniture, commercial waste and construction/demolition debris can never be burned. Cities and counties may restrict or ban landscape-waste burning outright — check your local ordinance first.",
      "source_url": "https://epa.illinois.gov/topics/air-quality/open-burning.html",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "in",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.current_restrictions",
      "status": "info",
      "summary": "No statewide burn ban: Indiana's official county status list (Indiana DHS) shows 0 counties reporting active burn bans as of the state's most recent published snapshot (generated April 26, 2026; no county burn-ban declarations have surfaced since). Burn bans are issued locally — by a county's legislative body, a city/town, or a local fire chief, not the State Fire Marshal — and can appear quickly in dry spells, so check the live IDHS Burn Ban Map for your county before any open burning. Clark, Floyd, Lake and Porter counties have additional year-round residential open-burning restrictions under 326 IAC 4-1 (IDEM).",
      "source_url": "https://www.in.gov/ai/dhs/burnban.pdf",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-20"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "in",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.open_burning",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Burning trash is illegal; open burning is generally prohibited except exempt activities. Residential burning of clean wood/leaves/brush is allowed in most counties but banned in Clark, Floyd, Lake and Porter. Land clearing/prescribed burns need IDEM prior approval.",
      "source_url": "https://www.in.gov/idem/openburning/laws-and-rules/",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "in",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.campfires",
      "status": "permitted",
      "summary": "Recreational and ceremonial fires (e.g., campfire cooking, scouting) are exempt and allowed in all counties unless a local ordinance or county burn ban prohibits them. Fires cannot be used for disposal and must be extinguished if they create a hazard or nuisance.",
      "source_url": "https://www.in.gov/idem/openburning/exempt-burning-activities-and-required-conditions",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "ks",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.current_restrictions",
      "status": "info",
      "summary": "Kansas has no statewide burn ban. Open burning is regulated county-by-county — most counties require prior notice, permission, or a permit from the sheriff, fire district, or emergency management, and impose automatic no-burn conditions during red-flag warnings, high winds (often over 20–25 mph), or low humidity; some declare temporary burn bans in drought. State rules bar burning tires, treated lumber, and similar materials (violations reported to KDHE). Confirm your county's current rules and any active ban before burning.",
      "source_url": "https://ksfire.org/burn-info/",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-20"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "ks",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.campfires",
      "status": "permitted",
      "summary": "Small recreational fires, campfires, barbecue grills, fire pits and smokers are allowed and are not restricted by the state open-burning rule or the April county burn ban; local ordinances may still apply.",
      "source_url": "https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/531/Open-Burning-Regulations-with-Spanish-Translation-PDF",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "ks",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.open_burning",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Open burning of wastes is prohibited statewide (K.A.R. 28-19-645) except agricultural, residential, and other exempt burns; many burns need a county/local permit and some counties ban open burning in April.",
      "source_url": "https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/531/Open-Burning-Regulations-with-Spanish-Translation-PDF",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "ky",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.current_restrictions",
      "status": "info",
      "summary": "No burn bans are currently active in Kentucky: the Division of Forestry reports NO county burn bans in effect (official list checked July 20, 2026), and the statewide forest fire hazard seasons — when burning within 150 ft of woodland is banned 6 a.m.–6 p.m. — run Feb 15–Apr 30 and Oct 1–Dec 15, so neither applies now. County judge-executives can issue local bans at any time (KRS 149.401) and the Division is not always notified — confirm with your county or local fire department before burning. Year-round air-quality rules still limit what may be burned (natural vegetation only; burning garbage or waste is prohibited).",
      "source_url": "https://eec.ky.gov/Natural-Resources/Forestry/wildland-fire-management/Pages/County-Burn-Bans.aspx",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-20"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "ky",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.open_burning",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "During Forest Fire Hazard Seasons (Feb 15–Apr 30 and Oct 1–Dec 15) it is illegal to burn within 150 ft of woodland/brushland from 6 a.m.–6 p.m. Only natural plant matter may be burned; no state permit, but local rules apply.",
      "source_url": "https://eec.ky.gov/Natural-Resources/Forestry/wildland-fire-management/pages/outdoor-burning-laws.aspx",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "ky",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.campfires",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Recreational fires are generally allowed but during fire hazard seasons must follow the 150-ft / 6 a.m.–6 p.m. woodland restriction. Burn only natural plant matter; check local fire department before burning.",
      "source_url": "https://eec.ky.gov/Natural-Resources/Forestry/wildland-fire-management/pages/outdoor-burning-laws.aspx",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "la",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.open_burning",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Open burning is limited to vegetation/ordinary yard waste (no synthetic materials, tires, paper, structures). Burns may be banned by the State Fire Marshal or LDAF during dry conditions; local parish rules may be stricter.",
      "source_url": "https://www.ldaf.la.gov/land/fire/safety",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "la",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.campfires",
      "status": "permitted",
      "summary": "Barbecue grills, fire pits and small campfires for brief recreational use are allowed and are generally exempt from LDAF/State Fire Marshal burn bans; check your parish for local restrictions.",
      "source_url": "https://www.ldaf.la.gov/land/fire/safety",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "la",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.current_restrictions",
      "status": "info",
      "summary": "No statewide burn ban is in effect (LDAF's fire-conditions page and 2026 news feed show no active statewide ban as of mid-July). Louisiana restricts burning parish-by-parish when fire risk rises — parish/city rules may be stricter, and parishes can opt out of statewide bans — so check LDAF's parish burn-ban map before burning. Even without a ban, only vegetation and ordinary yard waste may legally be open-burned; plastics, tires, chemicals, shingles, wire and paper products are always illegal to burn (LDEQ).",
      "source_url": "https://www.ldaf.la.gov/land/fire/safety",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-19"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "ma",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.open_burning",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Open burning of brush/forestry/agricultural debris is allowed only during the defined season Jan 15-May 1, 10am-4pm, with a permit from your LOCAL fire department, 75ft from dwellings, on days MassDEP rules air quality acceptable. Banned year-round in 22 cities/towns.",
      "source_url": "https://www.mass.gov/info-details/open-burning-safety",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "ma",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.campfires",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Outdoor cooking fires are allowed year-round statewide. Recreational (non-cooking) fire pits are treated as open burning and subject to season/permit limits; cooking fire pits must be kept reasonable in size, in a non-flammable enclosure, away from combustibles, and tended by an adult 18+.",
      "source_url": "https://www.mass.gov/info-details/open-burning-safety",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "ma",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.current_restrictions",
      "status": "info",
      "summary": "Massachusetts has no active statewide wildfire burn ban, but seasonal open burning is OUT OF SEASON — the open-burning season runs Jan 15–May 1 only (10 a.m.–4 p.m., local fire-department permit required, 75+ ft from dwellings), so residential brush burning is not allowed again until mid-January. Open burning is prohibited at all times in 22 densely built cities and towns incl. Boston, Cambridge, Worcester and Springfield. Outdoor cooking is allowed year-round in all communities; fire pits used for anything other than cooking fall under the open-burning rules. When in season, fire wardens decide daily whether conditions are safe and MassDEP can declare no-burn days.",
      "source_url": "https://www.mass.gov/info-details/open-burning-safety",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "md",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.campfires",
      "status": "permitted",
      "summary": "Small recreational fires such as campfires are exempt from the open air burning regulations and permit requirement, but are not allowed when a statewide burn ban is in effect.",
      "source_url": "https://dnr.maryland.gov/forests/pages/fire/firenotes.aspx",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "md",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.current_restrictions",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Maryland's summer open-burning prohibition is in effect NOW: under state air-quality regulation COMAR 26.11.07.03C, open burning is PROHIBITED June 1 through Aug 31 each year in Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Carroll, Cecil, Charles, Frederick, Harford, Howard, Montgomery and Prince George's counties and Baltimore City — no open-burn permits are issued in these jurisdictions during this period. Cooking fires and recreational campfires are exempt. In the remaining counties (Allegany, Caroline, Dorchester, Garrett, Kent, Queen Anne's, Somerset, St. Mary's, Talbot, Washington, Wicomico, Worcester), open burning requires a permit from the local control officer. Separately, DNR Forest Service rules apply statewide for burning in or within 200 ft of woodland (free DNR permit, 10-ft firebreak, attendance until out, 4 p.m.–midnight); no statewide DNR wildfire burn ban is currently declared (the last, Nov 2024, was lifted). Counties and towns can impose stricter local rules — check locally before burning.",
      "source_url": "https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/maryland/COMAR-26-11-07-03",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-20"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "md",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.open_burning",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "In or within 200 ft of woodland, open air burning is allowed only 4 p.m.–midnight (anytime if snow-covered) with a 10-ft cleared firebreak, on-site supervision, and equipment present. A DNR permit is required; burns over 1 acre need a burn plan.",
      "source_url": "https://dnr.maryland.gov/forests/pages/fire/firenotes.aspx",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "me",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.current_restrictions",
      "status": "info",
      "summary": "Maine controls open burning day-by-day rather than with standing seasonal bans: a permit is required for most open burning — free online via the state burn-permit service (maineburnpermit.com) or from your town fire warden — and burning is allowed only when the day's wildfire danger class permits it in your town. The Maine Forest Service publishes the daily Wildfire Danger Report at mainefireweather.org; the permit system operates during Maine's wildfire season, roughly late March through late November. No statewide emergency burn ban was found in effect at this check — always confirm the day's fire-danger class and your town's rules before burning.",
      "source_url": "https://www.maine.gov/dacf/mfs/wildfire_danger_report/index.html",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-20"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "me",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.open_burning",
      "status": "restricted",
      "summary": "Open/debris burning requires a permit, free online via the Maine Forest Service system; burning is allowed only 5 p.m.–9 a.m. (unless raining/snow-covered) and is prohibited on red flag warning days. No burning of plastics, rubber, treated wood, etc.",
      "source_url": "https://www.maine.gov/burningpermits/",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "me",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.campfires",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "A small recreational campfire on your own land needs no state permit, but fires over 3 ft high or 3 ft across require a permit. Campfire permits at remote sites come from a local Forest Service office, not the online system; towns may add rules.",
      "source_url": "https://www.maine.gov/dacf/mfs/publications/rules_and_regs/openburning.pdf",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "mi",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.campfires",
      "status": "permitted",
      "summary": "Recreational campfires are generally allowed and do not require a DNR burn permit, but must be kept small, contained, attended, and fully extinguished. Local rules may add restrictions and override state rules where more restrictive.",
      "source_url": "https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/managing-resources/forestry/fire/burn-permit",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "mi",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.open_burning",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Burning yard/land debris needs a burn permit. DNR issues free daily permits (via michigan.gov/BurnPermit) for the Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula; in the southern Lower Peninsula contact the local fire department. Keep piles small and attended.",
      "source_url": "https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/managing-resources/forestry/fire/burn-permit",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "mi",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.current_restrictions",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Michigan has no statewide burn ban, but open burning of yard waste or debris is currently NOT allowed in some areas of the state (DNR fire alert, checked Jul 19, 2026). The DNR issues (or withholds) burn permits DAILY for the Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula (Muskegon, Newaygo, Mecosta, Isabella, Midland and Bay counties and everything north); southern Michigan burning is handled by local authorities. During hot, dry stretches the DNR pauses prescribed burns and withholds permits in high-risk areas. Before you burn, check the DNR burn-permit status page for your county — a \"yes\" in the Burning Permits Issued column is your permit for that day.",
      "source_url": "https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/firealert",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-20"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "mn",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.open_burning",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "A DNR burning permit is required to burn debris like dry leaves and brush. Permits are issued online/by phone and are only valid when conditions are safe; they are not issued in fire-prone areas during high-danger spring periods. Burn hours typically 6pm-8am.",
      "source_url": "https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/questions.html",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "mn",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.current_restrictions",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Minnesota requires a DNR burning permit for open debris burning statewide, with restrictions set county-by-county on the DNR's live map. ESCALATION: Class IV burning restrictions take effect 12:01 p.m. Mon Jul 20, 2026 for Cook, Koochiching, Lake and northern St. Louis counties (plus the portions of George Washington State Forest and Scenic State Park in Itasca County; non-Tribal lands): NO campfires or recreational fires, no burning permits issued (except agency special exceptions), no prescribed burns on private land, no fireworks outside municipalities, and welding/open-flame devices barred near vegetation — only gas or propane camp stoves in the backcountry; charcoal grills allowed at occupied homes, cabins and resorts. The U.S. Forest Service has matching full campfire restrictions across the Superior National Forest and Boundary Waters in these counties, and campfires are banned at Bear Head Lake and Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine state parks. In effect until lifted by the DNR commissioner — check the DNR restrictions map before burning or lighting any fire.",
      "source_url": "https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/news/2026/07/19/enhanced-burning-restrictions-begin-monday-due-worsening-fire-conditions-0",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-20"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "mn",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.campfires",
      "status": "permitted",
      "summary": "Recreational campfires (cooking/warming/ceremonial) no larger than 3ft x 3ft with 5ft of cleared ground around the base do not require a permit and are allowed under permit restrictions, but NOT during a burning ban.",
      "source_url": "https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/questions.html",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "mo",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.open_burning",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "No statewide permit, but state rule allows burning only of yard/vegetative waste and household refuse (4 units or fewer) that originates and is burned on the same property; trade/demolition waste, tires and trash are prohibited. Local governments may add stricter rules or burn bans.",
      "source_url": "https://dnr.mo.gov/document-search/facts-open-burning-under-missouri-regulations-pub2047/pub2047",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "mo",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.current_restrictions",
      "status": "info",
      "summary": "Missouri has no statewide burn ban. Bans are issued locally — a county commission, municipality, or fire-protection district may enact one (RSMo 49.266), typically only after the U.S. Drought Monitor shows severe, extreme, or exceptional drought and the State Fire Marshal concurs; violating a county ban can be a Class A misdemeanor. As of this check the State Fire Marshal's county-burn-ban page lists no active county bans. Agricultural burning using best-management practices, and the sale of fireworks, are exempt from a county ban. Confirm with your county or fire district before outdoor burning.",
      "source_url": "https://dfs.dps.mo.gov/programs/resources/county-burn-bans.php",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-20"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "mo",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.campfires",
      "status": "permitted",
      "summary": "Campfires and fires for recreation, ceremony, or noncommercial cooking are allowed statewide and may burn only vegetative/untreated wood. Keep fires at least 75ft from buildings, small, attended, and fully extinguished; you are liable for any escape.",
      "source_url": "https://dnr.mo.gov/document-search/facts-open-burning-under-missouri-regulations-pub2047/pub2047",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "ms",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.current_restrictions",
      "status": "info",
      "summary": "No statewide burn ban. Mississippi bans are county-by-county: the county Board of Supervisors requests one and the Mississippi Forestry Commission approves it; each ban expires at midnight on its stated end date. During a ban ALL outdoor burning is prohibited (campfires, bonfires, fire pits/rings, burn barrels, debris and field burning); propane/gas grills and heaters and charcoal grills remain allowed. Sheriff-enforced — willful violation is a misdemeanor with a $100–$500 fine (Miss. Code §49-19-351). Check MFC's burn-ban page for currently active counties.",
      "source_url": "https://www.mfc.ms.gov/burning-info/burn-bans/",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-19"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "ms",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.campfires",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Campfires, bonfires, fire pits and fire rings are allowed under normal conditions but are completely prohibited during a county burn ban (anything with an open flame that produces an ember). Gas/propane and charcoal grills remain allowed even during a ban.",
      "source_url": "https://www.mfc.ms.gov/burning-info/burn-bans/",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "ms",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.open_burning",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Outdoor/debris burning generally requires an MFC burn permit (now available through MFC's online system) and is prohibited entirely when a county burn ban is in effect. County Boards of Supervisors request bans; MFC approves them.",
      "source_url": "https://www.mfc.ms.gov/burning-info/",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "mt",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.campfires",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Recreational campfires are generally permitted but become restricted or banned under DNRC/agency fire restrictions during dry conditions. Always check current restrictions and county burn closures before lighting any fire.",
      "source_url": "https://www.mtfireinfo.org/pages/restrictions",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "mt",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.current_restrictions",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Montana fire restrictions are set county-by-county and per agency unit on the official DNRC restrictions dashboard (the live authority — check your exact area before burning or lighting a campfire). At the Jul 16, 2026 check, Stage 1 restrictions were active in Richland County (state and private lands) and Wheatland County (private and MT FWP lands), with no Stage 2 restrictions or closures posted anywhere in the state; restrictions typically expand in late July–August as fire danger peaks. The map covers activity restrictions (campfires, smoking); pile or broadcast burning needs county permits, and MT DEQ issues separate air-quality burn bans in fall/winter.",
      "source_url": "https://www.mtfireinfo.org/pages/restrictions",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-20"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "mt",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.open_burning",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Open burning of yard/land debris is allowed year-round but requires a permit from your local county fire-control authority. DEQ regulates seasonal periods (fall county-wide restrictions, winter by request in the western zone). Prohibited: garbage, plastics, treated lumber.",
      "source_url": "https://deq.mt.gov/air/Programs/burning",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "nc",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.open_burning",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Only natural vegetation may be burned (never trash/man-made items). Yard-waste and land-clearing burns are allowed 8 a.m.-6 p.m. only. An NC Forest Service burn permit is required for vegetation fires more than 100 ft from a dwelling.",
      "source_url": "https://www.deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/air-quality/air-quality-compliance/open-burning",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "nc",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.current_restrictions",
      "status": "info",
      "summary": "No state-issued burn ban in effect: the statewide ban issued March 28, 2026 was fully lifted — 81 counties on May 3 and the final 19 (western Piedmont/Triad) effective 8 a.m. May 8 (N.C. Forest Service). Open burning again requires a valid NCFS burn permit, available statewide from permitting agents or online; the state system doesn't cover fires within 100 ft of an occupied dwelling, where the county fire marshal has authority. Drought recovery is ongoing — check current fire danger and your NCFS county ranger's guidance before burning.",
      "source_url": "https://www.ncagr.gov/news/press-releases/2026/05/07/state-issued-burn-ban-lifted-all-north-carolina-counties-fire-danger-moderates-following-recent",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-19"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "nc",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.campfires",
      "status": "permitted",
      "summary": "Campfires, outdoor cooking fires and bonfires are permitted (burning only vegetation/firewood) unless prohibited by local ordinance or a temporary burn ban. Fires must be controlled and never left unattended.",
      "source_url": "https://www.deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/air-quality/air-quality-compliance/open-burning",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "nd",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.campfires",
      "status": "permitted",
      "summary": "Campfires and other fires for outdoor cooking are a permissible category of open burning and need no DEQ variance, but must be attended/supervised and create no nuisance. Local burn bans override and prohibit them when active.",
      "source_url": "https://deq.nd.gov/AQ/permitting/openburning.aspx",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "nd",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.current_restrictions",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "North Dakota declares burn restrictions unit-by-unit — counties, tribes, cities and land managers key restrictions to the daily ND Fire Danger Rating (updated each morning). By law (NDAC 33.1-15-04 / NDCC 37-17.1-10.1), open burning is prohibited whenever the NWS fire index is EXTREME or any state or local burn restriction has been declared, and the state's Fire Danger Guide restricts open burning, recreational fires and fireworks as the daily rating climbs or a Red Flag Warning is issued; first offense of a burn restriction is a Class B misdemeanor (up to 30 days jail and a $1,500 fine). The official all-in-one map (burnrestrictions.nd.gov, updated each morning) shows current county fire-emergency declarations, fire-danger ratings and Red Flag Warnings; incorporated cities may also have their own permanent burn ordinances. Status can change during the day — verify on the live map before burning.",
      "source_url": "https://www.ndresponse.gov/burn-restrictions-fire-danger-maps",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-20"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "nd",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.open_burning",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Open burning of refuse is generally restricted; agricultural crop, land-clearing and right-of-way burning are permissible categories. Some require a DEQ variance (signed by local health unit + fire dept). No burning of tires, plastics or treated wood.",
      "source_url": "https://deq.nd.gov/AQ/permitting/openburning.aspx",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "ne",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.open_burning",
      "status": "restricted",
      "summary": "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.",
      "source_url": "https://sfm.nebraska.gov/fire-departments/burn-permits",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "ne",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.current_restrictions",
      "status": "info",
      "summary": "Nebraska's baseline law (Neb. Rev. Stat. §81-520.01) is a statewide open-burning ban on bonfires, outdoor rubbish fires and land-clearing fires — waived only by a burn permit from your local fire chief. Gov. Pillen's 2026 emergency burn ban (which suspended permitting) was rescinded April 2, 2026, so local chiefs again issue open-burn permits. Counties and fire districts can impose local bans, permits are commonly suspended on red-flag/critical fire-weather days, and state parks may enforce temporary campfire bans. Check with your local fire department or the State Fire Marshal before burning.",
      "source_url": "https://sfm.nebraska.gov/fire-departments/burn-permits",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-19"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "ne",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.campfires",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Recreational fires are allowed but open burning is broadly banned by statute; permits are issued locally by the fire chief. Governor-issued statewide burn bans can suspend all permit issuance during drought.",
      "source_url": "https://sfm.nebraska.gov/fire-departments/burn-permits",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "nh",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.campfires",
      "status": "restricted",
      "summary": "Campfires/cooking fires (Category I ≤2 ft, Category II ≤4 ft) require a written fire permit unless the ground is snow-covered. Fires must be in a fire-resistive ring, attended, and ≥25 ft from structures. Permits obtainable online (NHFirePermit.com) or from the local Warden.",
      "source_url": "https://www.nhdfl.dncr.nh.gov/forest-protection/fire-permits",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "nh",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.current_restrictions",
      "status": "info",
      "summary": "New Hampshire requires a written fire permit from your local Forest Fire Warden or fire department for ALL outside burning unless the ground has complete snow cover, and permits are issued only on days when the daily fire danger indicates it is safe to burn. The Division of Forests & Lands posts the fire-danger class each weekday morning (weekend classes posted Friday afternoon; also at 1-866-NH-FIRES): at High (Class 3) outdoor burning should be restricted to early-morning and late-evening hours, at Very High it is not recommended, and at Extreme no outdoor burning should take place. Check today's class before burning.",
      "source_url": "https://www.nhdfl.dncr.nh.gov/forest-protection/daily-fire-danger",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "nh",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.open_burning",
      "status": "restricted",
      "summary": "A written fire permit from the town/city Forest Fire Warden is required for any open burning, EXCEPT when the ground within 100 ft of the fire is completely covered in snow. Only untreated wood, brush or charcoal (≤5 in dia.) may be burned; no demolition/treated materials.",
      "source_url": "https://www.nhdfl.dncr.nh.gov/forest-protection/fire-permits",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "nj",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.campfires",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Recreational fires are allowed without prior notification, but designated campsites/fires must be ≥30 ft from grass-, brush- or forest-covered areas. Campfires can be banned under Stage restrictions during high fire danger.",
      "source_url": "https://dep.nj.gov/parksandforests/wildfire/recreational/",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "nj",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.open_burning",
      "status": "restricted",
      "summary": "Any fire in or adjacent to forest with wildfire potential is prohibited without a permit from the NJ Forest Fire Service. A written permit is required in municipalities with firewardens. Burning rubbish, leaves, garbage or structures is prohibited; fines up to $5,000.",
      "source_url": "https://dep.nj.gov/parksandforests/wildfire/recreational/",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "nj",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.current_restrictions",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "The N.J. Forest Fire Service manages open-burning limits through a staged restriction system (campfire Stages 1–3 plus agricultural-burn restrictions) posted live on its official dashboard. As of Jul 16, 2026: fire danger is LOW in the Northern and Southern divisions and MODERATE in Central NJ, no campfire-stage restrictions are in effect, but the dashboard currently flags agricultural-burning restrictions in all three divisions. Stages change with fire weather — check the dashboard before any open burning; NJFFS permits are required for open burning generally.",
      "source_url": "https://dep.nj.gov/parksandforests/wildfire/conditions-restrictions-dashboard/",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-17"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "nm",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.current_restrictions",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "New Mexico has a STATEWIDE fire restriction in effect: since April 6, 2026 the State Forester prohibits smoking, fireworks, campfires, prescribed/open/agricultural/debris burning, and oil-and-gas flaring on all non-federal, non-tribal, non-municipal lands, until rescinded (exceptions only in specific cases or with the State Forester's written approval). Additional Stage restrictions apply separately on federal and tribal lands per land-management unit — the state's Southwest-area interactive restrictions map and nmfireinfo.com track those orders (the map does not reflect the statewide order itself). On public lands, fireworks, exploding targets and incendiary ammunition are always prohibited. Restrictions vary by unit and county — confirm the order for your exact area before any open flame.",
      "source_url": "https://www.emnrd.nm.gov/sfd/find-current-fire-restrictions/",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-19"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "nm",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.open_burning",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Open/debris burning on non-federal, non-tribal, non-municipal land is allowed only when no state fire restrictions are in effect; restrictions are common in dry months and can ban all agricultural, yard-waste and debris burning. Check local fire dept for permits.",
      "source_url": "https://www.emnrd.nm.gov/sfd/find-current-fire-restrictions/",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "nm",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.campfires",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Campfires are permitted when no fire restrictions apply, but statewide/area fire restrictions frequently prohibit campfires, smoking and fireworks during high wildfire danger. Federal, tribal and municipal lands may have separate rules.",
      "source_url": "https://www.emnrd.nm.gov/sfd/find-current-fire-restrictions/",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "nv",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.current_restrictions",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect across most of Nevada's public lands — Western/Sierra Front (BLM Carson City, Humboldt-Toiyabe Carson & Bridgeport ranger districts, BIA, state lands), Central (BLM Battle Mountain & Winnemucca, H-T Santa Rosa), Northeast/Elko (BLM Elko, eff. June 12), and Southern Nevada (BLM eff. May 26; Lake Mead NRA, Spring Mountains NRA & Clark County eff. May 29) — generally limiting campfires to developed sites. Eastern Nevada (Ely Zone) has escalated: Great Basin National Park is under STAGE 2 fire restrictions effective July 3, 2026 (campfires and open flames barred even at developed sites). On ALL BLM/USFS public lands statewide these are ALWAYS prohibited (2026 Nevada Interagency Fire Restrictions Plan): fireworks; explosives and binary exploding targets; tracer, incendiary or steel-component ammunition; and engines without a working spark arrestor. Restrictions are set per district and change with conditions — confirm your exact area on the map.",
      "source_url": "https://www.nevadafireinfo.org/restrictions",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-20"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "nv",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.campfires",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Under fire restrictions, campfires/open flames (wood & charcoal) are allowed only in developed campgrounds with designated fire rings or by special permit. Gas/pressurized-fuel stoves remain allowed. Tahoe Basin state parks have year-round campfire restrictions.",
      "source_url": "https://forestry.nv.gov/wildland-fire-management",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "nv",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.open_burning",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Open burning on state lands is regulated by NDF and restricted during fire season. Air-quality open-burn permits are also required in some areas. Burning is banned or curtailed under posted fire restrictions; violations are a misdemeanor (up to $1,000).",
      "source_url": "https://forestry.nv.gov/wildland-fire-management",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "ny",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.campfires",
      "status": "permitted",
      "summary": "Campfires and small cooking fires under 3 ft high and 4 ft wide are allowed statewide year-round, using only charcoal or dry, clean, untreated, unpainted wood. Never leave unattended; check the fire danger map and local rules first.",
      "source_url": "https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/air-quality/open-burning",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "ny",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.current_restrictions",
      "status": "info",
      "summary": "No statewide burn ban is in effect. New York's annual statewide residential brush-burning prohibition runs March 16 – May 14; outside that window DEC open-burning rules still apply, and burning garbage or leaves is illegal statewide year-round. Campfires and small cooking fires under 3 ft high and 4 ft wide using clean, untreated wood or charcoal are allowed. DEC posts a regional fire-danger rating map (Low → Extreme; a Red Flag warning can be issued at any level) — check the map and any local-government burn bans before burning.",
      "source_url": "https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/wildfires/fire-danger-map",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-19"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "ny",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.open_burning",
      "status": "restricted",
      "summary": "Burning trash/leaves is illegal year-round. Brush burning is banned statewide each year March 16-May 14. Outside that window, on-site brush burning is allowed only in towns under 20,000 residents (permit required in Adirondack/Catskill 'fire towns').",
      "source_url": "https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/air-quality/open-burning",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "oh",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.open_burning",
      "status": "restricted",
      "summary": "Under ORC 1503.18, open burning of debris in unincorporated areas is prohibited 6 a.m.-6 p.m. during March, April, May, October and November. Outside those hours/months burning of clean plant matter may be allowed; trash burning is always illegal.",
      "source_url": "https://ohiodnr.gov/discover-and-learn/safety-conservation/woodland-management/open-burn-laws",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "oh",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.current_restrictions",
      "status": "info",
      "summary": "No statewide burn ban, and Ohio's seasonal open-burning restriction is out of season: ORC 1503.18 bars most open burning in unincorporated areas 6 a.m.–6 p.m. only during March, April, May, October and November. Year-round Ohio EPA rules still apply — never burn garbage, rubber or petroleum-based materials, or dead animals; no burning during air-pollution alerts; fires may not obscure visibility for roads, tracks or airfields. Local governments and fire departments may impose stricter rules — check locally before burning.",
      "source_url": "https://ohiodnr.gov/discover-and-learn/safety-conservation/woodland-management/open-burn-laws",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-19"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "oh",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.campfires",
      "status": "permitted",
      "summary": "Small recreational fires of clean, seasoned firewood, generally no larger than about 3 ft by 2 ft, are allowed statewide anytime with no permit or notification. Fires must not be for waste disposal; local ordinances may be stricter.",
      "source_url": "https://ohiodnr.gov/discover-and-learn/safety-conservation/woodland-management/open-burn-laws",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "ok",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.current_restrictions",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "No statewide Governor's burn ban is in effect, but individual counties impose their own county-commissioner burn bans (each up to 14 days, renewable) amid summer fire danger — the list changes constantly; recent counts have ranged roughly 15 to 26 counties. Where a county burn ban is active it generally prohibits campfires, bonfires, trash/debris burning, and other outdoor open flames. Always prohibited statewide: burning during any active ban and leaving a fire unattended. Check the Oklahoma Forestry Services burn-ban map for your county's current status before burning.",
      "source_url": "https://ag.ok.gov/burn-ban-faq/",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-19"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "ok",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.open_burning",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Open burning of debris is generally allowed but is restricted or prohibited under a county-commissioner or Governor's burn ban, which are common in drought. Violations are misdemeanors (county ban up to $500; Governor's ban up to $1,000).",
      "source_url": "https://ag.ok.gov/burn-ban-faq/",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "ok",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.campfires",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Campfires and outdoor cooking fires are permitted; use established fire rings and keep fires small. Campfires are prohibited under an active county or Governor's burn ban. Check with park staff in state parks.",
      "source_url": "https://ag.ok.gov/burn-ban-faq/",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "or",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.campfires",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Campfires allowed with landowner permission in cleared areas during low (green) fire danger; prohibited in high (yellow) danger except at forester-designated sites. Banned in dispersed campsites during regulated-use season. Bottled-fuel fire pits allowed.",
      "source_url": "https://www.oregon.gov/odf/fire/pages/restrictions.aspx",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "or",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.current_restrictions",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Oregon's 2026 fire season is in effect (declared May 8, 2026), so Regulated Use restrictions apply on ODF-protected lands: open fires and campfires are prohibited except in designated areas (portable propane/bottled-fuel stoves allowed in cleared areas), smoking is limited while traveling, and fireworks, exploding targets, off-road driving, chainsaws and mowing dry grass are restricted. As of July 17, 2026, ODF raised public-use restrictions to EXTREME in the Northeast Oregon District (Union, Baker, Wallowa, Umatilla and parts of Malheur, Grant & Morrow counties) and the Southwest Oregon District (~1.8 million acres, Jackson–Josephine) — all open fires including campfires prohibited, with only self-contained propane fire pits (≤2-ft flame, ≥3 ft clearance) allowed. Regulated use also covers NW Oregon (Astoria, Forest Grove, Tillamook; Tillamook & Clatsop State Forests since Jun 15) and Central Oregon. Fireworks are banned year-round on Oregon State Forests. Public-use and Industrial Fire Precaution levels are set per ODF district and rise with conditions — check the ODF public fire-restrictions map for your exact area.",
      "source_url": "https://www.oregon.gov/odf/fire/pages/restrictions.aspx",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "or",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.open_burning",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Debris/slash burning either requires an ODF permit or is prohibited, set at the local ODF district level. A burn permit is required during fire season; some districts require permits year-round. All burning may be banned as fire danger rises.",
      "source_url": "https://www.oregon.gov/odf/fire/pages/burn.aspx",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "pa",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.open_burning",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Open burning of debris is regulated locally; counties and the Governor can impose burn bans (county bans last up to 30 days, extendable). Propane/gas stoves, charcoal grills, and tobacco are exempt from county bans. Confirm with local authorities first.",
      "source_url": "https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/programs-and-services/community-outreach-and-development/wildfire/burn-bans",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "pa",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.current_restrictions",
      "status": "info",
      "summary": "No statewide burn ban (one requires a Governor's proclamation — none active), and the annual state-forest spring restriction (fire rings prohibited Mar 1–May 25) is out of season, though state-forest fires are also barred whenever fire danger is high, very high or extreme. County burn bans of up to 30 days (extendable once by commissioners) can be enacted under Act 1995-52 at the district fire warden's request — check DCNR's live County Burn Bans map for any currently in place. County bans don't cover propane/gas stoves, charcoal grills or tobacco; campfires in designated campground fire rings remain allowed unless a state-lands ban says otherwise.",
      "source_url": "https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/programs-and-services/community-outreach-and-development/wildfire/burn-bans",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-19"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "pa",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.campfires",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Campfires are allowed in fire rings that confine the fire in designated campgrounds. On state forest lands, fires in rings/fireplaces are prohibited March 1–May 25 and whenever forest-fire danger is high, very high, or extreme.",
      "source_url": "https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/programs-and-services/community-outreach-and-development/wildfire/burn-bans",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "ri",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.open_burning",
      "status": "restricted",
      "summary": "All open-air fires require a written permit year-round (issued locally by the fire department), even in rain or snow. Burning of non-agricultural material requires director approval that no practical disposal alternative exists.",
      "source_url": "https://rules.sos.ri.gov/regulations/part/250-120-05-4",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "ri",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.campfires",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Attended fires in fireplaces, incinerators, or rubbish burners are exempt from the permit rule, but Mar 15–May 15 such burning without a permit must occur before 10 a.m. or after 5 p.m. DEM bans outdoor fires at state campgrounds/parks during high danger.",
      "source_url": "https://dem.ri.gov/sites/g/files/xkgbur861/files/2023-01/open-fires-req-exempt.pdf",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "ri",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.current_restrictions",
      "status": "info",
      "summary": "All open-air fires in Rhode Island (brush/yard debris) require a written permit from your local fire district, and some cities ban open burning outright; fireplaces and similar outdoor devices carry March 15–May 15 timing limits. When the National Weather Service issues a Red Flag Warning, open campfires are barred on DEM-managed lands including state campgrounds. RI's primary fire-weather seasons run Feb 15–Apr 30 and Oct 1–Dec 15 (DEM), so midsummer warnings are uncommon — check DEM's Wildfire Danger Report for current status before burning.",
      "source_url": "https://dem.ri.gov/natural-resources-bureau/agriculture-and-forest-environment/forest-environment/forest-fire-wildfire-danger-report",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "sc",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.open_burning",
      "status": "restricted",
      "summary": "State law requires citizens in unincorporated areas to notify the Forestry Commission before burning outdoor yard/land debris (call 800-777-3473 or submit online). A State Forester's or Governor's burning ban can prohibit it entirely.",
      "source_url": "https://www.scfc.gov/protection/fire-burning/",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "sc",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.campfires",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Campfires/recreational fires are allowed but, since 2017 law (H.3719), can be prohibited under a State Forester's Burning Ban. Cooking fires and fires in approved enclosures (fire pits, chimineas) are exempt from such bans (SC Code 48-35-55).",
      "source_url": "https://www.scfc.gov/protection/fire-burning/fire-resources/bans-alerts/",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "sc",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.current_restrictions",
      "status": "info",
      "summary": "No State Forester's or Governor's Burning Ban is in effect (the March 2026 statewide ban was lifted March 30). When declared, a State Forester's Ban bars starting any fire in or adjacent to woodlands, brushlands, grasslands, ditchbanks or hedgerows — including campfires and recreational fires since 2017; fires for warmth or food and fires in code-compliant enclosed fireplaces, chimineas or noncombustible fire pits are exempt (§48-35-55), and bans don't apply inside city limits. Violations: up to $200 first offense, at least $500 after. State law requires notifying the SC Forestry Commission before burning yard debris; Red Flag Fire Alerts are advisory only.",
      "source_url": "https://www.scfc.gov/protection/fire-burning/fire-resources/bans-alerts/",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-19"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "sd",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.campfires",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "In the Black Hills Forest Fire Protection District a campfire permit is required to use a recreational/ceremonial fire on private land. On Black Hills National Forest land, campfires are allowed only in established grates at designated campgrounds; otherwise District Ranger permission is needed.",
      "source_url": "https://wildlandfire.sd.gov/camppermits/campfirepermits.aspx",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "sd",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.current_restrictions",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "South Dakota has no single statewide burn ban, but mid-July 2026 is peak fire season with significant restrictions in the west: BLM South Dakota implemented STAGE 2 fire restrictions effective July 15, 2026 (until rescinded) on all BLM lands in Butte, Custer, Fall River, Haakon, Harding, Lawrence, Meade, Pennington, Perkins, Stanley and Ziebach counties — no fires or campfires at all, smoking limited to vehicles/cleared areas, and engine/welding/off-road-vehicle limits from 1 p.m. to 1 a.m. In the Black Hills Fire Protection District no open fires are allowed outside commercial campgrounds, and Black Hills National Forest allows campfires only in designated recreation-site grills/grates. Multiple counties (e.g., Fall River, Davison, Douglas, Pennington) have burn bans — several auto-trigger when the NWS Grassland Fire Danger Index is High/Very High/Extreme. Restrictions are set county-by-county and per agency unit; confirm your area (blackhillsfirerestrictions.com or your county) before burning.",
      "source_url": "https://wildlandfire.sd.gov/fireprevention/prevention.aspx",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-19"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "sd",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.open_burning",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Open burning of slash piles/yard debris in the Black Hills Forest Fire Protection District needs a temporary permit from SD Wildland Fire, issued Nov 1–Mar 31 and valid only with continuous snow cover. Incorporated towns set their own rules; check with local officials elsewhere.",
      "source_url": "https://wildlandfire.sd.gov/burnpermits/burnpermits.aspx",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "tn",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.current_restrictions",
      "status": "info",
      "summary": "No active burn bans in Tennessee — the Division of Forestry's burn-ban page currently lists none. State burn permits are not required during the summer exemption (through Oct 15, 2026; the permit season runs Oct 15–May 15), but many counties and municipalities keep stricter local rules year-round. When issued, a Commissioner of Agriculture burn ban bars ALL open-air burning outside municipalities — debris, campfires, cooking fires and charcoal grills (gas/propane grills OK); violating one is reckless burning, a Class A misdemeanor (fine up to $2,500 and/or up to 11 months 29 days). Note: burn bans do not automatically prohibit fireworks. Check local rules before any open burning.",
      "source_url": "https://www.tn.gov/tnwildlandfire/prevention/safe-debris-burning/burn-bans.html",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-19"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "tn",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.campfires",
      "status": "permitted",
      "summary": "Campfires are generally allowed without a state debris-burn permit, but a state or county burn ban (proclaimed by the Commissioner of Agriculture or Governor) prohibits all open-air burning including campfires and cooking fires. Check local ordinances.",
      "source_url": "https://www.tn.gov/tnwildlandfire/prevention/safe-debris-burning/permits.html",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "tn",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.open_burning",
      "status": "restricted",
      "summary": "From Oct 15–May 15, anyone burning open-air within 500 ft of forest, grassland, or woodland must by law get a free debris-burn permit from the Division of Forestry. Burning without one is a Class C misdemeanor. Container burns with a 1/2-inch mesh screen are exempt; cities may have stricter rules.",
      "source_url": "https://www.tn.gov/tnwildlandfire/prevention/safe-debris-burning/permits.html",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "tx",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.open_burning",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Outdoor burning is regulated by TCEQ rules and, during drought, by county burn bans adopted by the county judge or commissioners court. When no ban is in place, debris burning is allowed under TCEQ conditions; a county burn ban prohibits or restricts it.",
      "source_url": "https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/wildfire-and-other-disasters/burn-bans-and-information/",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "tx",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.campfires",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Campfires are generally allowed on private land, but county burn bans during drought can restrict or prohibit them. State parks set their own fire rules. Always confirm whether the county is under a burn ban before any outdoor fire.",
      "source_url": "https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/wildfire-and-other-disasters/burn-bans-and-information/",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "tx",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.current_restrictions",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Texas has no statewide burn ban; outdoor burn bans are declared county-by-county by the county judge or commissioners court during drought (Local Government Code 352.081). Numerous counties are under active bans during the summer fire season — the Texas A&M Forest Service maintains the authoritative live statewide burn-ban map and county list, so confirm your specific county before any outdoor burning. Bans are updated as drought and weather conditions change.",
      "source_url": "https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/wildfire-and-other-disasters/burn-bans-and-information/",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-20"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "ut",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.campfires",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "During the closed fire season (June 1–Oct 31) a burn permit is required for burning anything except campfires in improved/established fire pits. Always notify the local fire department, keep a water supply, and fully extinguish before leaving.",
      "source_url": "https://ffsl.utah.gov/wildland-fire/burn-permits/",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "ut",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.open_burning",
      "status": "restricted",
      "summary": "Under Utah Code 65A-8-211, non-agricultural open burning is prohibited during the closed fire season (June 1–Oct 31) and Nov–Mar; allowed only Apr–May within a county-set 30-day window after notifying the fire department. Agricultural burns need a fire-warden/sheriff permit in season. A DAQ air-quality permit is also required.",
      "source_url": "https://ffsl.utah.gov/wildland-fire/burn-permits/",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "ut",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.current_restrictions",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Statewide Stage 2 fire restrictions remain in effect (since June 26, 2026, 12:01 a.m.) on ALL Utah state lands and unincorporated private lands in all 29 counties (incl. Trust Lands, State Parks and WMAs) and on all BLM-managed public lands; Stage 2 also covers the Dixie and Fishlake National Forests and Arches, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands and Zion National Parks, plus Cedar Breaks, Dinosaur, Hovenweep and Natural Bridges monuments and Glen Canyon NRA. Prohibited: any open fire — campfires, charcoal, pellet, coal/wood or tent stoves, even in developed fire rings — smoking in nature, fireworks, tracer ammunition, exploding targets, and cutting/welding/grinding near dry vegetation. Pressurized gas/liquid-fuel stoves and grills with shut-off valves are allowed with 3 ft of clearance. Incorporated cities and towns are exempt — check local rules. A statewide closed fire season also runs through Oct 31: a written permit is required before any open burning on private land. Violations are a Class B misdemeanor on state/unincorporated private land (up to $1,000 + 6 months); federal-land penalties are steeper. Restrictions vary by land unit — confirm your exact area.",
      "source_url": "https://farmington.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/FINAL-2026-Interagency-Stage-2-Fire-Restrictions-Release.pdf",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-19"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "va",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.open_burning",
      "status": "restricted",
      "summary": "Statewide '4 PM Burning Law' (Feb 15–Apr 30) bans open-air burning before 4 PM within 300 ft of woods/dry grass; burning allowed 4 PM–midnight if attended. Outside that season open burning is permitted with precautions; localities may add bans. No state permit, but check locality.",
      "source_url": "https://dof.virginia.gov/wildland-prescribed-fire/fire-laws/4-pm-burning-law/",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "va",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.campfires",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "During the 4 PM Burning Law (Feb 15–Apr 30) campfires count as open-air burning and are banned before 4 PM within 300 ft of woods. Allowed if covered by a 1/4-inch metal screen or kept 300+ ft from woods/brush; attend the fire and have water/rake/shovel ready.",
      "source_url": "https://dof.virginia.gov/wildland-prescribed-fire/fire-laws/4-pm-burning-law/",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "va",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.current_restrictions",
      "status": "info",
      "summary": "No statewide burning restriction is in effect in July — Virginia's 4 PM Burning Law applies only Feb 15–Apr 30. During prolonged drought or elevated fire danger, individual localities may enact temporary local burn bans; current local status comes from your local government office, fire department or emergency management agency, and the Dept. of Forestry posts a Daily Fire Danger Rating during fire season. Always check with local officials before burning (VDOF Burning Restrictions page, checked Jul 20, 2026).",
      "source_url": "https://dof.virginia.gov/wildland-prescribed-fire/fire-laws/local-burn-bans/",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-20"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "vt",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.open_burning",
      "status": "restricted",
      "summary": "Open burning in every Vermont town requires a Permit to Kindle Fire from the local Town Forest Fire Warden (10 V.S.A. 2645), issued only when fuel and weather conditions are safe. Only natural materials like limbs and branches may be burned — never trash, plastics, or treated wood.",
      "source_url": "https://fpr.vermont.gov/content/do-i-need-permit-open-burn-outdoors",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "vt",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.campfires",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "A burn permit from the Town Forest Fire Warden is required for open burning; small recreational/cooking campfires are commonly allowed, but wardens can ban open burning during high fire danger. State parks have their own designated-fire-pit rules.",
      "source_url": "https://fpr.vermont.gov/prevent-forest-fires",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "vt",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.current_restrictions",
      "status": "info",
      "summary": "No state-issued burning restrictions are in effect (Vermont FPR wildfire-situation page, checked July 13, 2026; statewide preparedness level 2). Standing rule: you must get a burn permit from your Town Forest Fire Warden before any open burning — it's the law (10 V.S.A. § 2645) — and local wardens may add their own restrictions when conditions warrant. Check the state wildfire-situation page and your warden before burning.",
      "source_url": "https://fpr.vermont.gov/wildfire-situation",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "wa",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.current_restrictions",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Washington DNR enacted a burn ban effective Friday, July 17, 2026 on lands under DNR fire protection in EASTERN Washington only — the Northeast and Southeast Regions. On those forest lands, outdoor burning, campfires and charcoal briquettes are all banned; pressurized propane/LPG stoves with a working shut-off valve are still allowed. The ban remains in place until otherwise posted and depends on weather. DNR has NOT issued a blanket ban for Western Washington, but many local (county/city) ordinances already restrict burning there. Fireworks are prohibited on DNR-protected lands year-round. Check DNR's burn-restrictions page and your local fire district before any outdoor burning.",
      "source_url": "https://dnr.wa.gov/news/2026/dnr-enacts-eastern-washington-burn-ban-beginning-friday-july-17",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-20"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "wa",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.campfires",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Recreational campfires are generally allowed on DNR-protected lands when no restriction is in effect, kept small and in a contained ring or designated site. When a burn restriction/ban is in place, campfires and charcoal are prohibited on all forestlands under DNR protection.",
      "source_url": "https://dnr.wa.gov/wildfire-resources/outdoor-burning/burn-restrictions",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "wa",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.open_burning",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Outdoor burning on DNR-protected forestlands requires a written burn permit and compliance with local air-authority/clean-air rules; land-clearing/yard-debris burning is restricted or banned in many areas. DNR issues burn restrictions and Commissioner Order burn bans in hot, dry conditions.",
      "source_url": "https://dnr.wa.gov/wildfire-resources/outdoor-burning",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "wi",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.campfires",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Small campfires for warmth/cooking generally do not require a DNR burning permit, but must be attended, contained, and fully extinguished; local ordinances may apply and county/state-forest or park rules can add restrictions during high fire danger.",
      "source_url": "https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/OpenBurning/Summary.html",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "wi",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.open_burning",
      "status": "restricted",
      "summary": "In DNR fire-protection areas a (free) annual burning permit is required to burn legal materials whenever the ground is not fully snow-covered; permits are activated daily only if conditions allow. Daily burning hours and size limits vary; many materials may not be burned at all.",
      "source_url": "https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/forestfire/permits",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "wi",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.current_restrictions",
      "status": "info",
      "summary": "Wisconsin has no statewide burn ban, and as of Jul 20, 2026 the DNR's official burn-restriction feed shows fire danger LOW in all 72 counties with no emergency burning restrictions. Debris burning runs on free DNR permits in DNR forest-fire protection areas — annual permits are not required Jun 1–Dec 31 in many counties unless emergency restrictions are in effect — and DAILY restrictions post after 9 a.m. (check WisBURN or 1-888-WIS-BURN on the day you burn). In counties and areas not regulated by the DNR, local fire departments and municipal ordinances control burning.",
      "source_url": "https://apps.dnr.wi.gov/forestryapps/burnrestriction",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-20"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "wv",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.current_restrictions",
      "status": "info",
      "summary": "West Virginia's seasonal burning law is NOT in effect in July: the restricted seasons (outdoor burning prohibited 7 a.m.–5 p.m.) run Mar 1–May 31 and Oct 1–Dec 31, and no emergency statewide burn ban was posted as of Jul 20, 2026. Year-round rules still apply — clear a safety strip at least 10 feet wide around any debris fire, attend it until completely extinguished, and do not burn where fire behavior is extreme (WV Division of Forestry tracks danger via the USGS fire-danger forecast map).",
      "source_url": "https://wvforestry.com/fire-laws/",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-20"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "wv",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.campfires",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Small fires for cooking, light or warmth are exempt from the daytime ban if all grass/brush/debris is cleared 10 ft around the fire and the fire is attended until fully extinguished. Larger debris fires follow the seasonal 5 PM–7 AM hour restrictions.",
      "source_url": "https://wvforestry.com/fire-laws/",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "wv",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.open_burning",
      "status": "restricted",
      "summary": "During spring (Mar 1–May 31) and fall (Oct 1–Dec 31) fire seasons, outdoor burning is banned 7 AM–5 PM; legal only 5 PM–7 AM with all fire out by 7 AM. Requires a cleared 10-ft safety ring and attendance; violation up to $1,000 fine. Allowed anytime with 1+ inch snow cover.",
      "source_url": "https://wvforestry.com/fire-laws/",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "wy",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.campfires",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "When county fire restrictions are in effect, campfires are typically allowed only in designated/improved fire rings (often 15+ ft from burnable material) or enclosed stoves/grills; open fires in unimproved areas are banned. Otherwise allowed with caution. Federal lands have separate rules.",
      "source_url": "https://wsfd.wyo.gov/fire-management/fire-restrictions",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "wy",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.current_restrictions",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "On BLM-administered public lands statewide, a year-round Fire Prevention Order always prohibits fireworks, exploding/binary targets, tracer or incendiary ammunition, burning hazardous materials, and operating an off-road vehicle without a working spark arrestor (43 CFR 8343.1(c)). As of mid-July 2026, the current BLM fire-restriction orders posted for Wyoming are Stage 1 restrictions in the High Plains District: Casper Field Office (all counties in the field office, issued March 2026), Buffalo Field Office (Johnson and Campbell counties, March 2026) and Newcastle Field Office (Crook, Weston and Niobrara counties, May 2026). Stage 1 limits campfires to developed-site fire grates and restricts smoking, chainsaw use and welding. Separately, county commissioners impose county fire bans across much of Wyoming in summer, and national forests set their own orders. Wyoming has no single statewide ban — confirm the current order for your exact county and land unit (Rocky Mountain Area interagency fire-restrictions dashboard, your county, or Wyoming State Forestry) before any open flame.",
      "source_url": "https://www.blm.gov/programs/fire/regional-info/wyoming/fire-restrictions",
      "verified_at": "2026-07-19"
    },
    {
      "jurisdiction_id": "wy",
      "category_id": "burn_bans",
      "subcategory_id": "burn_bans.open_burning",
      "status": "conditional",
      "summary": "Open burning is governed by county commissioners under State Board of Land Commissioners rules; many counties require a permit from the county fire warden and impose seasonal/drought fire bans prohibiting open/debris fires. Rules vary by county — confirm locally before burning.",
      "source_url": "https://wsfd.wyo.gov/fire-management/fire-restrictions",
      "verified_at": "2026-06-18"
    }
  ]
}