Burn ban verification steps
How to Check If There Is a Burn Ban in My Area
The safest way to check a burn ban is to start with your county, then confirm with official state and local fire sources. Florida residents can use this site to check all 67 counties against Florida Forest Service data.
How do I find out if there is a burn ban in my area?
Enter your Florida county name to check the current FFS-reported status. Then verify with your county emergency management office, local fire department, or state forestry agency before any outdoor burning.
Not in Florida? Use your state forestry agency, county emergency management office, or local fire department before burning.
Data status: Live FFS data
Updated from Florida Forest Service ArcGIS data. Pages use the latest saved site snapshot when available and may check FFS live when the snapshot is unavailable; county reporting can still lag, so verify locally before burning.
- Latest site check
- Sep 9, 2026, 1:37 AM
Important safety note
This site is not affiliated with any government agency. Data reflects county-enacted burn bans as reported to the Florida Forest Service and may lag up to 1 hour. Counties are not required to notify FFS of changes. Always verify with your local fire department or county government before burning.
How to check a burn ban in your area
- Start with your county name, because burn bans are often issued locally.
- If you are in Florida, use the county lookup above for the latest FFS-reported county status.
- Check your county emergency management office or local fire department before burning.
- For larger piles, agricultural burning, or land clearing, check state forestry authorization rules.
Official state fire and forestry resources
This site focuses on Florida county burn ban status. Other states may use different agencies, maps, and local emergency orders.