Boone County, Illinois
We could not verify the current status for Boone 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 Illinois
Under 70 ILCS 705/8.20(e), a fire district may charge a cost-recovery fee against anyone whose fire it extinguishes under a district ban — the amount is set locally, tied to the fire chief's own determination of personnel and equipment cost, so it is not a fixed statewide fine (Iroquois County's Emergency Management Agency, for example, has cited $100 for a first violation, doubling for a second). Separately, burning refuse or waste in violation of 415 ILCS 5/9(c) is enforceable under 415 ILCS 5/42 with a civil penalty of up to $100,000 for the violation plus up to $25,000 for each day it continues.
Classification: District-set fee, or EPA civil penalty for waste burning · Maximum fine: varies by district (one documented example: $100, doubling on a repeat violation); up to $100,000 plus $25,000/day for burning refuse or waste
Recent status history
- Aug 13, 2026 — Unconfirmed
Sources & audit log
| Checked | Source | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Illinois EPA / Office of the State Fire Marshal ↗ | source not verifiable |
Neighbouring counties
Notify me when this changes
One email when Boone county's status changes — nothing else. No newsletter, no marketing. One-click unsubscribe.
Limits of this information
burnbanradar reads public burn-ban orders as published by Illinois EPA / Office of the State Fire Marshal and reports them unchanged. Cities and municipalities within Boone 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 Boone county under a burn ban right now?
We could not verify the current status for Boone county. This is not a claim that no ban exists — verify with the county office before burning.
What can I still burn in Boone 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 Boone 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 Illinois State Fire Marshal Arson Hotline at 1-800-252-2947 (anonymous tips on suspicious fires, rewards up to $2,500; call 911 for an active fire), or contact the Boone Sheriff's Office.