Treasure Valley
about 100% of the county (approximate)
· effective Sep 3, 2026
None
Ada County, Idaho
No Restrictions Most restrictive fire-danger area
Verified interagency zone restriction — city and county rules may apply on top Idaho Department of Lands — Fire Restrictions ↗
In effect since
Sep 3, 2026
Expires
—
Issued by
Idaho Department of Lands — Fire Restrictions
Last verified
Oct 1, 2026
The Fire Restriction Zone covering Ada county
Restrictions are agreed between the state, federal land managers and tribes for each zone. The agency that manages the ground you are standing on is the one that enforces them, and cities and counties can add their own rules.
What this means
The wording in each area above is Idaho Department of Lands — Fire Restrictions's own, and it is the authority for what you may burn on the land it covers. 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 Idaho
Fire restrictions are enforced by the agency that manages the land you are on. Beyond any fine, anyone who starts a wildfire can be billed for the cost of suppression and held liable for damage to property.
Classification: — · Maximum fine: —
Recent status history
- Sep 3, 2026 — No Restrictions
- Aug 7, 2026 — Partial Restrictions
- Jan 1, 2024 — No Restrictions
Sources & audit log
| Checked | Source | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Idaho Department of Lands — Fire Restrictions ↗ | status: No Restrictions |
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Gear for burning safely
Open burning is currently permitted in Ada county, and the gear below helps keep a legal fire contained: barrels and pits that hold embers in one place, plus something to put a fire out with. Local rules on containment, distance and burn hours still apply — confirm those before you light.
Contained burn barrels
A lidded, spark-arrestor barrel keeps embers where you put them and makes a debris burn easier to control from start to finish.
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A screened pit keeps a recreational fire in one place on a patio or lawn, and the screen catches embers before they travel.
Fire extinguishers
Worth keeping within arm's reach of any outdoor fire, whatever today's status says.
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Limits of this information
burnbanradar reads public burn-ban orders as published by Idaho Department of Lands — Fire Restrictions and reports them unchanged. Cities and municipalities within Ada 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 Ada county under a burn ban right now?
No burn ban is currently reported for Ada county. Municipal rules within the county may still restrict burning.
What can I still burn in Ada 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 Ada 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 IDL Fire Information Duty Officer at (208) 334-0233 (staffed 8am–8pm PT during fire season; call 911 to report an active fire), or contact the Ada Sheriff's Office.