Honolulu County, Hawaii
We could not verify the current status for Honolulu county. This is not a claim that no ban exists. Verify with the county office before burning.
What this means
- Unknown — verify with the county office
Penalties in Hawaii
Under HRS § 127A-29, a mayor's emergency proclamation sets its own penalty for violations — Hawai'i County's August 2025 outdoor-burning proclamation set a fine of up to $1,000 per violation. If a proclamation doesn't specify a penalty, the statute's own default applies: a misdemeanor punishable by up to $2,000 and up to 1 year in jail. Separately, violating a DLNR fire-danger closure under HRS § 185-7 is a misdemeanor with a fine of $250 to $4,000 plus restitution for suppression costs and damages.
Classification: Misdemeanor (proclamation-specific fine, or statutory default) · Maximum fine: set by each proclamation (Hawai'i County has cited up to $1,000/violation); statutory default up to $2,000 and 1 year in jail if unspecified
Recent status history
- Aug 13, 2026 — Unconfirmed
Sources & audit log
| Checked | Source | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Hawaii Emergency Management Agency / county mayors ↗ | source not verifiable |
Neighbouring counties
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Limits of this information
burnbanradar reads public burn-ban orders as published by Hawaii Emergency Management Agency / county mayors and reports them unchanged. Cities and municipalities within Honolulu 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 Honolulu county under a burn ban right now?
We could not verify the current status for Honolulu county. This is not a claim that no ban exists — verify with the county office before burning.
What can I still burn in Honolulu county?
Standard open burning is currently permitted, subject to any municipal ordinance in your area. Never leave a fire unattended, and keep water and a shovel nearby.
How do I report an illegal fire in Honolulu county?
Call 911 for any fire that is out of control or threatens property. For non-emergency violations of a burn-ban order, contact the Honolulu Sheriff's Office or fire marshal.