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Idaho Open Burning Rules (2026)

Restricted: 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.

RestrictedVerified Jun 18, 2026

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Open Burning Rules in states bordering Idaho

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

MontanaConditional
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.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: deq.mt.gov · Full Montana rule →
NevadaConditional
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).
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: forestry.nv.gov · Full Nevada rule →
OregonConditional
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.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: oregon.gov · Full Oregon rule →
UtahRestricted
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.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: ffsl.utah.gov · Full Utah rule →
WashingtonConditional
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.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: dnr.wa.gov · Full Washington rule →
WyomingConditional
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.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: wsfd.wyo.gov · Full Wyoming rule →

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