Tulsa County, Oklahoma
Partial restrictions apply in Tulsa: burning is permitted only with a permit or within specific exceptions.
What this means
- Small cooking fires (grill, camp stove)
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)
Recent status history
- Aug 21, 2026 — Partial Restrictions
- Aug 9, 2026 — No Restrictions
Sources & audit log
| Checked | Source | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Oklahoma Forestry Services ↗ | status: Partial Restrictions |
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Still legal during a ban
None of these are a way around Tulsa 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 Oklahoma Forestry Services and reports them unchanged. Cities and municipalities within Tulsa 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 Tulsa county under a burn ban right now?
Partial restrictions apply. Oklahoma'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 Tulsa 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 Tulsa 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 Tulsa Sheriff's Office or fire marshal.