Burn bans in Oklahoma
In Oklahoma, County Commissioners declare a county burn ban by resolution (max. 14 days, renewable). The Governor can also declare a statewide ban, which overrides any county resolution. Resolutions submitted to the Forestry Division by 4:00 PM are published the same day.
All counties in Oklahoma
| county | Status | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Caddo | Burn Ban in Effect | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Haskell | Burn Ban in Effect | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Jefferson | Burn Ban in Effect | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Kiowa | Burn Ban in Effect | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Le Flore | Burn Ban in Effect | Sep 21, 2026 |
| McClain | Burn Ban in Effect | Aug 29, 2026 |
| McCurtain | Burn Ban in Effect | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Stephens | Burn Ban in Effect | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Tillman | Burn Ban in Effect | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Adair | No Restrictions | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Alfalfa | No Restrictions | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Atoka | No Restrictions | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Beaver | No Restrictions | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Beckham | No Restrictions | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Blaine | No Restrictions | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Bryan | No Restrictions | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Canadian | No Restrictions | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Carter | No Restrictions | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Cherokee | No Restrictions | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Choctaw | No Restrictions | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Cimarron | No Restrictions | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Cleveland | No Restrictions | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Coal | No Restrictions | Oct 3, 2026 |
| Comanche | No Restrictions | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Cotton | No Restrictions | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Craig | No Restrictions | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Creek | No Restrictions | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Custer | No Restrictions | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Delaware | No Restrictions | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Dewey | No Restrictions | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Ellis | No Restrictions | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Garfield | No Restrictions | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Garvin | No Restrictions | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Grady | No Restrictions | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Grant | No Restrictions | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Greer | No Restrictions | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Harmon | No Restrictions | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Harper | No Restrictions | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Hughes | No Restrictions | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Jackson | No Restrictions | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Johnston | No Restrictions | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Kay | No Restrictions | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Kingfisher | No Restrictions | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Latimer | No Restrictions | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Lincoln | No Restrictions | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Logan | No Restrictions | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Love | No Restrictions | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Major | No Restrictions | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Marshall | No Restrictions | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Mayes | No Restrictions | Sep 21, 2026 |
| McIntosh | No Restrictions | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Murray | No Restrictions | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Muskogee | No Restrictions | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Noble | No Restrictions | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Nowata | No Restrictions | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Okfuskee | No Restrictions | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Oklahoma | No Restrictions | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Okmulgee | No Restrictions | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Osage | No Restrictions | Aug 22, 2026 |
| Ottawa | No Restrictions | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Pawnee | No Restrictions | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Payne | No Restrictions | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Pittsburg | No Restrictions | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Pontotoc | No Restrictions | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Pottawatomie | No Restrictions | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Pushmataha | No Restrictions | Oct 2, 2026 |
| Roger Mills | No Restrictions | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Rogers | No Restrictions | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Seminole | No Restrictions | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Sequoyah | No Restrictions | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Texas | No Restrictions | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Tulsa | No Restrictions | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Wagoner | No Restrictions | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Washington | No Restrictions | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Washita | No Restrictions | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Woods | No Restrictions | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Woodward | No Restrictions | Sep 28, 2026 |
How Oklahoma decides
- Oklahoma has 77 counties. County Commissioners pass a resolution to declare a ban, capped at 14 days but renewable.
- A Governor's proclamation overrides every county resolution statewide.
- Resolutions received by the Forestry Division by 4:00 PM are published online the same day — the only state in this tracker with an official same-day publication commitment.
Penalties in Oklahoma
Violating a county-issued burn ban is a misdemeanor under 2 O.S. § 2-16-26, punishable by a fine of up to $500, up to a year in jail, or both. Violating a Governor-issued statewide ban carries a higher fine of up to $1,000 under the same statute.
Classification: misdemeanor · Maximum fine: up to $500 (county ban) or up to $1,000 (Governor's ban)
Common questions about Oklahoma burn bans
Is there a burn ban in Oklahoma right now?
Yes — 9 counties in Oklahoma are currently under a burn ban. The county table above lists each one with its effective date and source.
How does Oklahoma issue a burn ban?
In Oklahoma, County Commissioners declare a county burn ban by resolution (max. 14 days, renewable). The Governor can also declare a statewide ban, which overrides any county resolution. Resolutions submitted to the Forestry Division by 4:00 PM are published the same day.
How long does a burn ban last in Oklahoma?
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 Oklahoma?
Violating a county-issued burn ban is a misdemeanor under 2 O.S. § 2-16-26, punishable by a fine of up to $500, up to a year in jail, or both. Violating a Governor-issued statewide ban carries a higher fine of up to $1,000 under the same statute.
burnbanradar reports the counties-level orders as published by Oklahoma Forestry Services. Municipal ordinances may impose stricter rules. When Oklahoma Forestry Services does not list a county, that does not mean no ban exists — verify with the county office. The published order governs.