What changed · June 25, 2026
Idaho · Burn Bans
current restrictions
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The rule today
Idaho issues fire restrictions by area (national forest, BLM district, IDL protection area) — there is no single statewide Stage. Confirmed in effect: STAGE 1 on the Sawtooth National Forest, Minidoka Ranger District (Forest Order 0414-01-069, effective July 1, 2026); further Stage 1 areas across central and southern Idaho are posted on IDL's Fire Restrictions Finder, the authoritative interactive map (yellow = Stage 1, red = Stage 2). Standing baseline: during Idaho's Closed Fire Season (May 10-October 20) a burn permit is required to burn on state and private land, BLM's annual statewide Prevention Order limits activities on BLM land, and a working spark arrestor is required on engines. Restrictions apply to every acre inside the restriction boundary regardless of ownership. Fire danger on July 30, 2026 ran Very High to Extreme on the Boise National Forest and Very High on the Payette and Caribou-Targhee. Penalties: Forest Service up to $5,000 for an individual ($10,000 corporate) and/or 6 months; BLM up to $1,000 and/or 12 months; on state-protected land a sheriff-issued misdemeanor plus the actual cost of fire suppression. Check the IDL Fire Restrictions Finder for your exact location.
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