East Zone GVC
about 40% of the county (approximate)
· effective Aug 23, 2024
None
Idaho 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
Aug 30, 2024
Expires
—
Issued by
Idaho Department of Lands — Fire Restrictions
Last verified
Aug 5, 2026
Idaho County spans 5 Fire Restriction Zones
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.
West Zone GVC
about 19% of the county (approximate)
· effective Aug 23, 2024
None
Wilderness
about 18% of the county (approximate)
· effective Jan 1, 2024
None
Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness
about 15% of the county (approximate)
· effective Jan 1, 2024
None
Payette NF East Zone
about 7% of the county (approximate)
· effective Aug 30, 2024
None
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 DNR-protected 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
The Department of Ecology and regional Clean Air Agencies call separate bans based on air quality. Those run on their own schedule.
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
- Aug 30, 2024 — No Restrictions
Sources & audit log
| Checked | Source | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | Idaho Department of Lands — Fire Restrictions ↗ | status: No Restrictions |
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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 Idaho 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 Idaho county under a burn ban right now?
No burn ban is currently reported for Idaho county. Municipal rules within the county may still restrict burning.
What can I still burn in Idaho 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 Idaho 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 Idaho Sheriff's Office or fire marshal.