State and Private Unincorporated - Box Elder Co
about 65% of the county (approximate)
· effective Jun 26, 2026
Stage 2
Order BRCLO2647
Box Elder County, Utah
Burn Ban in Effect Most restrictive fire-danger area
Open burning is currently prohibited in Box Elder county. The order took effect on June 26, 2026 (agency-issued restriction orders — city and county rules may apply on top).
Verified agency-issued restriction orders — city and county rules may apply on top Utah Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands ↗
In effect since
Jun 26, 2026
Expires
until lifted
Issued by
Utah Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Last verified
Aug 21, 2026
Box Elder county spans 3 Restriction Orders
Each order is issued by whichever agency manages that land — FFSL, BLM, the Forest Service, the Park Service, or a tribal government. The agency named on the order enforces it, and cities/counties 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.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) - West Desert District
about 26% of the county (approximate)
· effective Jun 26, 2026
Stage 2
Order UTW002-2026-05
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) - Statewide
about 26% of the county (approximate)
· effective Jun 17, 2025
Prevention Order — fireworks only, campfires not restricted by this order
Order UT914-25-001
About 8% of this county sits outside every order above. Utah Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands publishes no restriction for that ground — it may be under a different agency's or land manager's rules that are not reflected here.
What this means
The wording in each area above is Utah Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands'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 Utah
Penalties depend on which agency's land the violation happens on, per the June 2026 statewide interagency release. State and unincorporated private land: Class B misdemeanor, up to 6 months in jail and up to $1,000 per incident plus court surcharges. USFS land: federal Class B misdemeanor, up to 6 months and up to $5,000 (individuals) or $10,000 (organizations). BLM land: Class A misdemeanor, up to 12 months and up to $100,000. NPS land: fine up to $5,000. Beyond any fine, anyone whose actions cause a wildfire can be held financially responsible for the full cost of suppression, property damage, and natural-resource rehabilitation.
Classification: Class B misdemeanor (state/private land) — varies by agency, see note · Maximum fine: up to $1,000 (state) / $5,000-$10,000 (USFS) / $100,000 (BLM) / $5,000 (NPS)
Recent status history
- Jun 26, 2026 — Burn Ban in Effect
Sources & audit log
| Checked | Source | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Utah Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands ↗ | status: Burn Ban in Effect |
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Still legal during a ban
None of these are a way around Box Elder 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 Utah Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands and reports them unchanged. Cities and municipalities within Box Elder 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 Box Elder county under a burn ban right now?
Yes. Box Elder county is currently under a burn ban issued by Utah Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands, effective since June 26, 2026. Open burning is prohibited until the order is lifted.
When did the Box Elder burn ban start?
The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands order took effect on June 26, 2026 (agency-issued restriction orders — city and county rules may apply on top). It stays in effect until conditions improve or the order is formally lifted.
What can I still burn in Box Elder 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 Box Elder 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 Box Elder Sheriff's Office or fire marshal.