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Johnson County, Nebraska

Unconfirmed

We could not verify the current status for Johnson county. This is not a claim that no ban exists. Verify with the county office before burning.

Unverified Nebraska bans bonfires, rubbish fires, and land-clearing fires statewide by statute unless a local fire chief issues a permit — no statewide index of current permits or Governor emergency burn ban orders exists to verify status automatically Nebraska State Fire Marshal ↗
In effect since
Aug 16, 2026
Expires
—
Issued by
Nebraska State Fire Marshal
Last verified
Aug 21, 2026

What this means

Prohibited
  • Unknown — verify with the county office
Still allowed

Penalties in Nebraska

Under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-520.02, violating the statewide open burning ban is a Class IV misdemeanor — under § 28-106, that carries a fine of up to $500 and no imprisonment.

Classification: Class IV misdemeanor · Maximum fine: up to $500, no jail time

Recent status history

  • Aug 12, 2026 — Unconfirmed

Sources & audit log

CheckedSourceResult
Aug 21, 2026 Nebraska State Fire Marshal ↗ source not verifiable

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Limits of this information

burnbanradar reads public burn-ban orders as published by Nebraska State Fire Marshal and reports them unchanged. Cities and municipalities within Johnson 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 Johnson county under a burn ban right now?

We could not verify the current status for Johnson county. This is not a claim that no ban exists — verify with the county office before burning.

What can I still burn in Johnson 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 Johnson 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 Nebraska Arson Hotline (888-WY-ARSON) at 1-888-992-7766 (for reporting suspected arson; call 911 for an active wildfire emergency), or contact the Johnson Sheriff's Office.