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
Nevada county burn bans and USFS Stage 1–3 restrictions are separate — always confirm with your local fire authority.
Checking Nevada fire-weather alerts…
The NWS map above shows fire-weather alerts — for the legally binding burn ban status, go directly to the official Nevada source:
Nevada Fire InfoRestrictions & closuresOpen official source ↗Also check your county government website — a county burn ban can be in effect even when Nevada has no statewide restriction.
🚫 Prohibited
✓ Usually Still Allowed
Always confirm with the issuing agency — specific orders vary.
County burn bans in Nevada 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.
The Nevada Division of Forestry publishes fire restriction orders covering state lands in three regions (Northern, Southern/Clark, and Tahoe Basin), with links to downloadable restriction PDFs. For a comprehensive interagency map covering all public and private lands across all agencies, users are directed to nevadafireinfo.org.
Nevada County Burn Bans — Nevada Division of ForestryView 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.
Open burning permits on private land are issued by local fire protection districts, not the Nevada Division of Forestry directly. The NDF's Smoke Management Program (under NDEP) coordinates prescribed burns through a written plan approved by the State Fire Management Officer. For most residents, open burning permits are obtained from local fire departments; Elko County implements its own open burn ban on private lands in summer months.
Get Nevada burning permit ↗Or call the Nevada forestry hotline: 775-684-2500
Nevada's fire danger peaks from May through October, with the highest risk typically in June and July across northern Nevada's Great Basin sagebrush and grass-covered rangelands. Consecutive wet winters can produce abundant fine fuels that dry rapidly in summer heat; 2026 snowpack ran 10–30% of normal statewide, pushing fire danger 4–6 weeks ahead of schedule. Southern Nevada (Clark County) faces a separate but overlapping season driven by Mojave Desert heat and invasive grasses.
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 Nevada. For the legally binding answer, check the official Nevada source: Nevada Fire Info at https://www.nevadafireinfo.org/restrictions-and-closures. Also confirm with your county — a county burn ban can be in effect even when no statewide restriction exists.
During an active burn ban, Nevada prohibits: Building, maintaining, attending, or using any campfire, wood fire, or charcoal fire outside of developed fee campgrounds with designated fire rings; Smoking except inside an enclosed vehicle or building, or in an area at least 3 feet in diameter cleared of all flammable material; Welding, metal grinding, or operating any acetylene or open-flame torch without a permit; Using or possessing fireworks, pyrotechnic or incendiary devices, or tracer/incendiary ammunition; Operating any internal or external combustion engine without a properly installed, functioning spark arrestor; Operating or parking vehicles over or on top of dried or cured vegetation; Open burning on private land without a permit from the local fire protection district. Typically still allowed: Portable camp stoves fueled by gas, pressurized liquid fuel, or jellied petroleum used in an area cleared of flammable material; Charcoal or propane barbecues on private land (with proper ash disposal); Campfires in designated fire rings within developed fee campgrounds; Smoking inside enclosed vehicles or buildings. Always verify the specific order with Nevada Fire Info — 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 Nevada 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 Nevada Fire Info before lighting anything.
Multiple authorities can issue burn bans in Nevada independently: Nevada Fire Info for statewide or regional orders; County Commission (Board of County Commissioners) 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 Nevada 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.
Nevada's fire danger peaks from May through October, with the highest risk typically in June and July across northern Nevada's Great Basin sagebrush and grass-covered rangelands. Consecutive wet winters can produce abundant fine fuels that dry rapidly in summer heat; 2026 snowpack ran 10–30% of normal statewide, pushing fire danger 4–6 weeks ahead of schedule. Southern Nevada (Clark County) faces a separate but overlapping season driven by Mojave Desert heat and invasive grasses.
Open burning permits on private land are issued by local fire protection districts, not the Nevada Division of Forestry directly. The NDF's Smoke Management Program (under NDEP) coordinates prescribed burns through a written plan approved by the State Fire Management Officer. For most residents, open burning permits are obtained from local fire departments; Elko County implements its own open burn ban on private lands in summer months.
Violating a Nevada burn ban can result in: Burning without required permit (NRS 472.520): Class B misdemeanor — up to 6 months jail and/or up to $1,000 fine; Violating fire restriction orders (NRS 472): misdemeanor — up to $1,000 fine and/or up to 6 months jail; Liable for full cost of fire suppression and damages if a fire escapes or causes damage; Reckless burning causing damage to property: potential felony charges under NRS 475.
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 Nevada. For county burn ban alerts, register with your county emergency management system (Nixle, Everbridge, or your county's sign-up page). Monitor Nevada Fire Info at https://www.nevadafireinfo.org/restrictions-and-closures for statewide orders.
FireRisk.ai aggregates live fire-weather alerts from the National Weather Service and links to official Nevada 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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