Sierra Front Lowlands
about 92% of the county (approximate)
· effective Jun 22, 2026
Stage 1
Churchill County, Nevada
Partial Restrictions Most restrictive fire-danger area
Partial restrictions apply in Churchill: burning is permitted only with a permit or within specific exceptions.
Verified interagency federal-land restriction — city, county and state rules may apply on top Nevada Fire Info — Interagency Fire Restrictions ↗
In effect since
Jul 1, 2026
Expires
—
Issued by
Nevada Fire Info — Interagency Fire Restrictions
Last verified
Aug 5, 2026
Churchill County spans 3 Fire Restriction Areas
Each area's restriction is set by the specific federal or state agency that manages that land — BLM, the Forest Service, a national park, or a wildlife refuge. Cities, counties and the state can add their own rules on top.
Winnemucca District I-80 North
about 4% of the county (approximate)
· effective Jul 1, 2026
Stage 1
Winnemucca District I-80 South
about 4% of the county (approximate)
· effective Jul 1, 2026
Stage 1
What this means
The wording in each area above is Nevada Fire Info — Interagency 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 Nevada
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
- Jul 1, 2026 — Partial Restrictions
Sources & audit log
| Checked | Source | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | Nevada Fire Info — Interagency Fire Restrictions ↗ | status: Partial Restrictions |
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Limits of this information
burnbanradar reads public burn-ban orders as published by Nevada Fire Info — Interagency Fire Restrictions and reports them unchanged. Cities and municipalities within Churchill 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 Churchill county under a burn ban right now?
Partial restrictions apply. Nevada's statewide rule limits when and where you can burn today. See the "What this means" module above for the specifics.
What can I still burn in Churchill 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 Churchill 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 Churchill Sheriff's Office or fire marshal.