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Always confirm with your local fire authority before burning. This tool is for awareness only — not for emergency situations. Call 911 for active fire emergencies.
Burn bans operate at two levels that are completely independent of each other.
NWS Fire-Weather Alerts
The National Weather Service issues Red Flag Warnings and Fire Weather Watches based on atmospheric conditions — high winds, low humidity, dry fuels. These are fire-weather alerts, not legal burn bans on their own: many states and counties restrict or prohibit burning during one, but the prohibition comes from state or local rules. This is what this tool shows.
County Burn Bans
County judges, commissioners, or fire marshals issue county-level burn bans independently based on local conditions, drought indexes, or fire danger ratings. These can be in effect even without an NWS alert — and vice versa. Your state forestry agency tracks these.
A Red Flag Warning is a fire-weather alert, not a legal burn ban — whether outdoor burning is actually prohibited depends on state and local law, which varies. Sources: NWS fire-weather definitions and Volusia County (FL) Fire Services.
Enter your address or tap "Use my location" above. The tool checks live NWS fire-weather alerts for your exact GPS coordinates and links you to your county and state burn ban resources. Important: a "no active alert" result is fire-weather status only — it is not confirmation that there is no burn ban. County and state burn bans are issued separately (often driven by drought, not weather) and are not tracked by NWS, so always confirm the actual ban on your state forestry or county website before burning.
Most burn bans allow propane and natural gas grills on private residential property. Charcoal grills may or may not be allowed depending on the specific order. Wood fires, burn barrels, and any open burning of yard debris are almost always prohibited. When in doubt, call your county fire marshal.
A Red Flag Warning means critical fire weather is occurring or imminent — typically a combination of strong winds, low humidity (below 15–25%), and dry fuels. It is a National Weather Service fire-weather alert, not a legal burn ban: many states and counties restrict or prohibit open burning during one, but the actual prohibition comes from state or local rules — not the NWS alert — so it varies by location. Any existing fire can spread with extreme speed, so confirm what is allowed with your local fire authority before burning.
NWS Red Flag Warnings typically last 12–48 hours and expire automatically. County burn bans vary — some are tied to drought conditions and last weeks or months; others end when rainfall conditions improve. Check the specific order from your county for the expiration date.
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Penalties vary by state but typically include misdemeanor charges, fines from $500 to $2,500 per violation, and full liability for any fire suppression costs if your fire escapes. Some states impose felony charges for fires causing property damage.
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