PINAL
about 36% of the county (approximate)
Pinal County, Arizona
Burn Ban in Effect Most restrictive fire-danger area
Open burning is currently prohibited in Pinal county. The order took effect on July 23, 2026 (Covers Arizona State Trust Land (DFFM), BLM, Bureau of Reclamation and tribal land. National Forest System land is not reliably captured by this feed — check the relevant National Forest’s own alert page for NFS land within this county.).
Verified Covers Arizona State Trust Land (DFFM), BLM, Bureau of Reclamation and tribal land. National Forest System land is not reliably captured by this feed — check the relevant National Forest’s own alert page for NFS land within this county. Southwest Area Fire Restrictions Dashboard (AZ DFFM, BLM, Bureau of Reclamation, BIA) ↗
In effect since
Jul 23, 2026
Expires
until lifted
Issued by
Southwest Area Fire Restrictions Dashboard (AZ DFFM, BLM, Bureau of Reclamation, BIA)
Last verified
Aug 21, 2026
Pinal county spans 7 restriction areas
Each area is issued by whichever agency manages that land — Arizona State Forestry on State Trust Land, the BLM and Bureau of Reclamation on their own federal tracts, or a tribal government on reservation land. The agency named on the area enforces it, and county or city rules can apply on top.
The areas in this county carry different rules. The status above is the most restrictive of them. Which one applies to you depends on where
exactly you are — check the area you are in below, and call the office listed if you are unsure.
Gila River Reservation
about 8% of the county (approximate)
· effective May 6, 2024
Stage 1
Tohono O'odham Nation
about 8% of the county (approximate)
Tohono O'odham Reservation
about 8% of the county (approximate)
AZG02000
about 6% of the county (approximate)
· effective Jul 23, 2025
San Carlos Reservation
about 4% of the county (approximate)
· effective Jul 23, 2026
Stage 2
AZP00000
about 3% of the county (approximate)
· effective May 21, 2026
About 33% of this county sits outside every area above. Southwest Area Fire Restrictions Dashboard (AZ DFFM, BLM, Bureau of Reclamation, BIA) publishes no restriction for that ground — it may be under a different agency's or land manager's rules that are not reflected here.
What this means
The wording in each area above is Southwest Area Fire Restrictions Dashboard (AZ DFFM, BLM, Bureau of Reclamation, BIA)'s own, and it is the authority for what you may burn on State Trust, BLM, Bureau of Reclamation, or tribal land. Two further systems apply on top:
Your county and fire district
They set their own outdoor burning rules and can go further than the state. Call your fire district before you burn.
Air-quality burn bans
Air-quality burn bans can apply separately from fire-risk restrictions, called on their own schedule based on conditions rather than fire danger. Check with your local air-quality agency.
Penalties in Arizona
Under A.R.S. § 13-1706, burning wildlands with criminal negligence is a class 2 misdemeanor (up to $750, up to 4 months in jail); recklessly is a class 1 misdemeanor (up to $2,500, up to 6 months); and doing so intentionally or knowingly while aware it violates a posted fire order is a class 6 felony (up to $150,000, up to 1 year in prison for a first offense). If the conduct is intentional and endangers a person or structure, it escalates to a class 3 felony. Anyone whose fire escapes can also be billed for suppression costs.
Classification: Misdemeanor to Class 6 felony, depending on intent (A.R.S. § 13-1706) · Maximum fine: up to $750 (negligent) / $2,500 (reckless) / $150,000 (knowing violation of a fire order)
Recent status history
- Jul 23, 2026 — Burn Ban in Effect
Sources & audit log
| Checked | Source | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Southwest Area Fire Restrictions Dashboard (AZ DFFM, BLM, Bureau of Reclamation, BIA) ↗ | status: Burn Ban in Effect |
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Still legal during a ban
None of these are a way around Pinal county's restriction — they're what stays legal regardless of it: contained burning, screened fire pits, and basic fire safety gear. Always confirm locally before burning anything.
Contained burn barrels
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Most burn bans target open debris burning, not a screened recreational fire pit — but always confirm locally, since some restrictions cover any outdoor flame.
Fire extinguishers
Always worth having on hand near any permitted fire, ban or no ban.
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Limits of this information
burnbanradar reads public burn-ban orders as published by Southwest Area Fire Restrictions Dashboard (AZ DFFM, BLM, Bureau of Reclamation, BIA) and reports them unchanged. Cities and municipalities within Pinal county may impose stricter rules than the county order. Water districts and state forestry rules may add further restrictions. When an order is ambiguous or the source cannot be reached, we show Unconfirmed instead of guessing a status. The county's own posted order governs.
Common questions
Is Pinal county under a burn ban right now?
Yes. Pinal county is currently under a burn ban issued by Southwest Area Fire Restrictions Dashboard (AZ DFFM, BLM, Bureau of Reclamation, BIA), effective since July 23, 2026. Open burning is prohibited until the order is lifted.
When did the Pinal burn ban start?
The Southwest Area Fire Restrictions Dashboard (AZ DFFM, BLM, Bureau of Reclamation, BIA) order took effect on July 23, 2026 (Covers Arizona State Trust Land (DFFM), BLM, Bureau of Reclamation and tribal land. National Forest System land is not reliably captured by this feed — check the relevant National Forest’s own alert page for NFS land within this county.). It stays in effect until conditions improve or the order is formally lifted.
What can I still burn in Pinal county during this ban?
During a burn ban, small cooking fires (grills, camp stoves) typically remain allowed. Open burning of yard waste, brush, debris, and trash is prohibited. Consult the county order or fire marshal for exceptions — some jurisdictions permit specific commercial activities.
How do I report an illegal fire in Pinal county?
Call 911 for any fire that is out of control or threatens property. For a non-emergency burn-ban violation, you can also reach Arizona Dispatch Center (DFFM) at 1-800-309-7081 (for reporting a wildfire or suspicious fire on state or DFFM-protected land; call 911 for an immediate emergency), or contact the Pinal Sheriff's Office.