White Pine
about 98% of the county (approximate)
· effective May 1, 2026
Fire Prevention Order
White Pine County, Nevada
Burn Ban in Effect Most restrictive fire-danger area
Open burning is currently prohibited in White Pine county. The order took effect on July 3, 2026 (interagency federal-land restriction — city, county and state rules may apply on top).
Verified interagency federal-land restriction — city, county and state rules may apply on top Nevada Fire Info — Interagency Fire Restrictions ↗
In effect since
Jul 3, 2026
Expires
until lifted
Issued by
Nevada Fire Info — Interagency Fire Restrictions
Last verified
Oct 1, 2026
White Pine county spans 2 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.
The areas in this county carry different rules. The status above is the most restrictive of them. Which one applies to you depends on where
exactly you are — check the area you are in below, and call the office listed if you are unsure.
Great Basin National Park
about 1% of the county (approximate)
· effective Jul 3, 2026
Stage 2
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 3, 2026 — Burn Ban in Effect
- May 1, 2026 — Partial Restrictions
Sources & audit log
| Checked | Source | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Nevada Fire Info — Interagency Fire Restrictions ↗ | status: Burn Ban in Effect |
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Still legal during a ban
None of these are a way around White Pine 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 White Pine 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 White Pine county under a burn ban right now?
Yes. White Pine county is currently under a burn ban issued by Nevada Fire Info — Interagency Fire Restrictions, effective since July 3, 2026. Open burning is prohibited until the order is lifted.
When did the White Pine burn ban start?
The Nevada Fire Info — Interagency Fire Restrictions order took effect on July 3, 2026 (interagency federal-land restriction — city, county and state rules may apply on top). It stays in effect until conditions improve or the order is formally lifted.
What can I still burn in White Pine county during this ban?
During a burn ban, small cooking fires (grills, camp stoves) typically remain allowed. Open burning of yard waste, brush, debris, and trash is prohibited. Consult the county order or fire marshal for exceptions — some jurisdictions permit specific commercial activities.
How do I report an illegal fire in White Pine 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 White Pine Sheriff's Office or fire marshal.