Burn bans in Indiana
In Indiana, local fire chiefs and county commissioners issue burn bans for their jurisdictions. The Indiana Department of Homeland Security aggregates these into a statewide burn-ban map with per-county timestamps.
All counties in Indiana
| county | Status | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Putnam | Unconfirmed | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Adams | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Allen | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Bartholomew | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Benton | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Blackford | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Boone | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Brown | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Carroll | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Cass | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Clark | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Clay | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Clinton | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Crawford | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Daviess | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Dearborn | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Decatur | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| DeKalb | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Delaware | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Dubois | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Elkhart | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Fayette | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Floyd | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Fountain | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Franklin | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Fulton | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Gibson | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Grant | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Greene | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Hamilton | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Hancock | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Harrison | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Hendricks | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Henry | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Howard | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Huntington | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Jackson | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Jasper | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Jay | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Jefferson | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Jennings | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Johnson | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Knox | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Kosciusko | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| LaGrange | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Lake | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| LaPorte | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Lawrence | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Madison | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Marion | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Marshall | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Martin | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Miami | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Monroe | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Montgomery | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Morgan | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Newton | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Noble | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Ohio | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Orange | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Owen | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Parke | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Perry | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Pike | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Porter | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Posey | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Pulaski | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Randolph | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Ripley | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Rush | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Scott | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Shelby | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Spencer | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| St. Joseph | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Starke | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Steuben | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Sullivan | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Switzerland | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Tippecanoe | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Tipton | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Union | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Vanderburgh | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Vermillion | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Vigo | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Wabash | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Warren | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Warrick | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Washington | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Wayne | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Wells | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| White | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Whitley | No Restrictions | Sep 1, 2026 |
How Indiana decides
- Indiana has 92 counties. Any local fire chief or county commissioner can issue a burn ban.
- The IDHS map lists only counties currently under a ban, with a per-county last-reported timestamp.
- Statewide open-burning rules from IDEM apply at all times, in addition to any burn ban.
Penalties in Indiana
Under IDEM open-burning regulations (326 IAC 4-1), civil penalties can reach $2,500 per day per violation. Local burn-ban ordinances add separate misdemeanor penalties.
Classification: Local ordinance violation · Maximum fine: up to $2,500 per day (state open-burn rules)
Common questions about Indiana burn bans
Is there a burn ban in Indiana right now?
No county-level burn ban is currently reported by Indiana Department of Homeland Security for Indiana. Municipal rules within a county may still apply.
How does Indiana issue a burn ban?
In Indiana, local fire chiefs and county commissioners issue burn bans for their jurisdictions. The Indiana Department of Homeland Security aggregates these into a statewide burn-ban map with per-county timestamps.
How long does a burn ban last in Indiana?
Bans are issued by county officials and typically stay in effect until conditions improve or the order expires. Some counties set explicit expiration dates; others leave a ban open-ended until lifted. Check each county's page for the expiration listed on the current order.
What are the penalties for violating a burn ban in Indiana?
Under IDEM open-burning regulations (326 IAC 4-1), civil penalties can reach $2,500 per day per violation. Local burn-ban ordinances add separate misdemeanor penalties.
burnbanradar reports the counties-level orders as published by Indiana Department of Homeland Security. Municipal ordinances may impose stricter rules. When Indiana Department of Homeland Security does not list a county, that does not mean no ban exists — verify with the county office. The published order governs.