Burn bans in Missouri
In Missouri, a county, municipality, or tax-supported fire protection district can enact a burn ban by ordinance under RSMo § 49.266, after the county commission consults the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The Fire Marshal's own page for tracking these bans currently lists none — its "Recent County Burn Bans" panel has been empty since at least 2024.
All counties in Missouri
| county | Status | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Adair | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Andrew | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Atchison | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Audrain | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Barry | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Barton | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Bates | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Benton | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Bollinger | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Boone | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Buchanan | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Butler | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Caldwell | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Callaway | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Camden | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Cape Girardeau | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Carroll | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Carter | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Cass | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Cedar | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Chariton | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Christian | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Clark | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Clay | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Clinton | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Cole | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Cooper | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Crawford | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Dade | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Dallas | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Daviess | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| DeKalb | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Dent | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Douglas | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Dunklin | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Franklin | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Gasconade | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Gentry | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Greene | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Grundy | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Harrison | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Henry | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Hickory | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Holt | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Howard | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Howell | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Iron | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Jackson | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Jasper | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Jefferson | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Johnson | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Knox | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Laclede | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Lafayette | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Lawrence | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Lewis | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Lincoln | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Linn | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Livingston | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Macon | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Madison | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Maries | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Marion | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| McDonald | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Mercer | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Miller | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Mississippi | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Moniteau | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Monroe | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Montgomery | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Morgan | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| New Madrid | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Newton | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Nodaway | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Oregon | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Osage | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Ozark | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Pemiscot | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Perry | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Pettis | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Phelps | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Pike | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Platte | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Polk | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Pulaski | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Putnam | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Ralls | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Randolph | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Ray | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Reynolds | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Ripley | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Saline | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Schuyler | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Scotland | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Scott | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Shannon | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Shelby | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| St. Charles | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| St. Clair | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| St. Francois | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| St. Louis | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| St. Louis | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Ste. Genevieve | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Stoddard | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Stone | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Sullivan | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Taney | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Texas | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Vernon | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Warren | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Washington | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Wayne | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Webster | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Worth | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Wright | Unconfirmed | Aug 9, 2026 |
How Missouri decides
- Missouri has 114 counties plus the independent city of St. Louis.
- The state's own "Recent County Burn Bans" list is currently empty — its last visible entries date to 2023 and 2024, sitting unpublished in the page's source rather than removed. No county-by-county live tracker exists.
- Fireworks sales are unaffected by a county burn ban; some bans do restrict igniting missiles or skyrockets, but not other consumer fireworks.
Penalties in Missouri
A county burn ban ordinance under RSMo § 49.266 may carry a penalty of up to a Class A misdemeanor — up to $2,000 and up to a year in jail under Missouri's general misdemeanor sentencing statutes (RSMo §§ 558.011, 558.002). State agencies conducting fire management and agricultural burning using best management practices are exempt.
Classification: up to a Class A misdemeanor · Maximum fine: up to $2,000, up to 1 year in jail
Common questions about Missouri burn bans
Is there a burn ban in Missouri right now?
No county-level burn ban is currently reported by Missouri Division of Fire Safety — Office of the State Fire Marshal for Missouri. Municipal rules within a county may still apply.
How does Missouri issue a burn ban?
In Missouri, a county, municipality, or tax-supported fire protection district can enact a burn ban by ordinance under RSMo § 49.266, after the county commission consults the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The Fire Marshal's own page for tracking these bans currently lists none — its "Recent County Burn Bans" panel has been empty since at least 2024.
How long does a burn ban last in Missouri?
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 Missouri?
A county burn ban ordinance under RSMo § 49.266 may carry a penalty of up to a Class A misdemeanor — up to $2,000 and up to a year in jail under Missouri's general misdemeanor sentencing statutes (RSMo §§ 558.011, 558.002). State agencies conducting fire management and agricultural burning using best management practices are exempt.
burnbanradar reports the counties-level orders as published by Missouri Division of Fire Safety — Office of the State Fire Marshal. Municipal ordinances may impose stricter rules. When Missouri Division of Fire Safety — Office of the State Fire Marshal does not list a county, that does not mean no ban exists — verify with the county office. The published order governs.