Winnemucca District I-80 North
about 82% of the county (approximate)
· effective Jul 1, 2026
Stage 1
Humboldt County, Nevada
Partial Restrictions Most restrictive fire-danger area
Partial restrictions apply in Humboldt: 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
Oct 1, 2026
Humboldt county spans 4 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.
FWS Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge
about 6% of the county (approximate)
· effective May 1, 2026
Fire Prevention Order
Winnemucca District I-80 South
about 6% of the county (approximate)
· effective Jul 1, 2026
Stage 1
Santa Rosa
about 5% of the county (approximate)
· effective May 1, 2026
Fire Prevention Order
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 the land it covers. 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
Air-quality burn bans can apply separately from fire-risk restrictions, called on their own schedule based on conditions rather than fire danger. Check with your local air-quality agency.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Nevada Fire Info — Interagency Fire Restrictions ↗ | status: Partial Restrictions |
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Still legal during a ban
None of these are a way around Humboldt county's restriction — they're what stays legal regardless of it: contained burning, screened fire pits, and basic fire safety gear. Always confirm locally before burning anything.
Contained burn barrels
A lidded, spark-arrestor barrel keeps debris burning contained rather than as open burning — check your county's rules, since some bans cover any outdoor fire regardless of containment.
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Most burn bans target open debris burning, not a screened recreational fire pit — but always confirm locally, since some restrictions cover any outdoor flame.
Fire extinguishers
Always worth having on hand near any permitted fire, ban or no ban.
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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 Humboldt 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 Humboldt 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 Humboldt 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 Humboldt 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 Humboldt Sheriff's Office or fire marshal.