Live fire restrictions & Red Flag Warnings · National Weather Service
🔴 Red Flag Warning
Critical fire weather — extreme danger, high winds, low humidity. Burning is typically banned statewide and by county.
🟠 Fire Weather Watch
Dangerous conditions developing within 24–72 hrs. Monitor for upgrade to Red Flag Warning and imminent restrictions.
⚠️ County bans may differ
Florida county burn bans and USFS Stage 1–3 restrictions are separate — always confirm with your local fire authority.
Checking Florida fire-weather alerts…
The NWS map above shows fire-weather alerts — for the legally binding burn ban status, go directly to the official Florida source:
Florida Forest ServiceCurrent wildfire informationOpen official source ↗Also check your county government website — a county burn ban can be in effect even when Florida has no statewide restriction.
🚫 Prohibited
✓ Usually Still Allowed
Always confirm with the issuing agency — specific orders vary.
County burn bans in Florida are issued separately from state-level restrictions — a county can be under a burn ban even when the rest of the state is not. County commissioners, the county fire marshal, or the county judge typically issue these orders, and they are not reflected in NWS alerts shown on the map above.
Florida Forest Service publishes an interactive county burn ban map.
Florida Burn Bans — Florida Forest ServiceView county map ↗Federal land managers use a tiered system that escalates as fire danger increases. Stage restrictions apply only to the land they are issued for — your county may have a separate burn ban on private land.
Open burning prohibited. Campfires may still be allowed in designated fire rings at developed campgrounds. Portable gas and pressurized-liquid stoves are typically allowed in cleared areas.
All open fires prohibited — including campfires in developed campgrounds. Gas stoves may be allowed in cleared areas. Chainsaw use and motorized off-road vehicles restricted.
Maximum restriction before full closure. All fires may be prohibited. Motorized vehicle use off designated roads, shooting, and spark-producing tools are typically banned.
State or county-level complete ban on all open burning — campfires, burn barrels, brush and agricultural burning. Gas and propane grills for cooking are usually still allowed.
Area is fully closed — no public access or fire-related activity of any kind is permitted.
Typically equivalent to Stage 1. Open burning prohibited; campfires in developed campgrounds may still be allowed. Common on BLM land in NV, OR, and ID.
Agency-specific restriction with unique terms. Always read the specific order from the issuing land management office — scope varies significantly.
Oregon ODF Industrial Fire Precaution Level — applies to industrial operations (logging, equipment) on ODF-protected state and private forestland. IFPL I is the lowest level; IFPL IV is the most restrictive. Separate from USFS campfire restrictions.
Restriction scope and exact prohibitions vary by agency and order. Always confirm with the issuing land management office or visit the official source linked above.
Florida requires authorization from the Florida Forest Service for most outdoor burning. Authorization is free and can be obtained online at myfloridaforest.com or by calling 1-800-561-3234.
Get Florida burning permit ↗Florida fire danger peaks in spring (March–June) in North Florida before summer rains arrive, and during drought periods statewide. South Florida risk peaks in dry season (November–May).
Statewide or regional burn bans and open-burning suspensions on state and private land.
County-wide burn bans — the level that most often affects homeowners and is easy to miss.
Stage 1–3 fire restrictions and closures on national forests, parks, and other federal land.
Municipal open-burning rules, fireworks bans, and local red-flag restrictions.
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The live map and status strip above show active Red Flag Warnings and Fire Weather Watches from the National Weather Service for Florida. For the legally binding answer, check the official Florida source: Florida Forest Service at https://www.fdacs.gov/Forest-Wildfire/Wildland-Fire/Current-Wildfire-Information. Also confirm with your county — a county burn ban can be in effect even when no statewide restriction exists.
During an active burn ban, Florida prohibits: All open burning including yard waste, during ban; Agricultural burning without Florida Forest Service permit; Campfires in closed areas. Typically still allowed: Gas and propane grills; Permitted prescribed burns coordinated with Florida Forest Service. Always verify the specific order with Florida Forest Service — prohibited activities can vary by jurisdiction and restriction level.
Gas and propane grills used for cooking on private residential property are typically allowed during a Florida burn ban. Charcoal grills may be permitted in calm conditions but check the specific order. Wood-fired grills, outdoor fire pits, and campfires are usually prohibited. Always verify with Florida Forest Service before lighting anything.
Multiple authorities can issue burn bans in Florida independently: Florida Forest Service for statewide or regional orders; Florida Forest Service District Office or County Commission for county-wide bans that affect most homeowners; federal land managers (U.S. Forest Service, BLM, NPS) for Stage 1–3 restrictions on federal land; and cities or local fire districts for additional local rules. A county burn ban can be active even with no statewide restriction — always check both.
Burn bans in Florida have no fixed duration — they are issued when fire danger is high and lifted when conditions improve, which can happen overnight or persist for weeks during drought. Red Flag Warnings from the NWS typically last 24–48 hours. State and county burn bans are lifted separately. Check the issuing agency daily during dry, windy conditions.
Florida fire danger peaks in spring (March–June) in North Florida before summer rains arrive, and during drought periods statewide. South Florida risk peaks in dry season (November–May).
Florida requires authorization from the Florida Forest Service for most outdoor burning. Authorization is free and can be obtained online at myfloridaforest.com or by calling 1-800-561-3234.
Violating a Florida burn ban can result in: Second-degree misdemeanor: up to $500 fine and/or 60 days jail; Full fire suppression cost liability; Civil liability for damages.
Sign up for free FireRisk.ai fire alerts below — we'll notify you when the NWS issues a Red Flag Warning for your area of Florida. For county burn ban alerts, register with your county emergency management system (Nixle, Everbridge, or your county's sign-up page). Monitor Florida Forest Service at https://www.fdacs.gov/Forest-Wildfire/Wildland-Fire/Current-Wildfire-Information for statewide orders.
FireRisk.ai aggregates live fire-weather alerts from the National Weather Service and links to official Florida agency sources. Burn ban status changes daily — always confirm with the official source and your county before any outdoor burning. This page is for awareness only and is not an official or legal notice. For fire emergencies call 911.
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