Kenosha County, Wisconsin
We could not verify the current status for Kenosha county. This is not a claim that no ban exists. Verify with the county office before burning.
What this means
- Unknown — verify with the county office
Penalties in Wisconsin
Burning without a required DNR permit, or burning in violation of a permit suspension, is punishable by a forfeiture under Wisconsin Statute § 26.12 — a civil penalty, not a criminal one. The exact current dollar amount could not be verified: the Wisconsin Legislature's own statute site (docs.legis.wisconsin.gov) was not reachable from this build environment, and no secondary source stated a current figure with confidence, so no number is shown rather than an invented one. Beyond any forfeiture, anyone whose fire escapes and causes a wildfire is separately liable for the cost of suppression and any property damage.
Classification: Forfeiture (civil, not criminal) under Wis. Stat. § 26.12 · Maximum fine: amount not published by the DNR or reachable primary source at time of writing — see penaltyNote
Recent status history
- Jun 5, 2026 — Unconfirmed
Sources & audit log
| Checked | Source | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Wisconsin DNR — WisBURN daily burning restrictions ↗ | source not verifiable |
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Limits of this information
burnbanradar reads public burn-ban orders as published by Wisconsin DNR — WisBURN daily burning restrictions and reports them unchanged. Cities and municipalities within Kenosha 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 Kenosha county under a burn ban right now?
We could not verify the current status for Kenosha county. This is not a claim that no ban exists — verify with the county office before burning.
What can I still burn in Kenosha 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 Kenosha county?
Call 911 for any fire that is out of control or threatens property. For a non-emergency burn-ban violation, you can also reach 1-888-WIS-BURN at 1-888-947-2876 (for today's burning permit status and restrictions, 7am-10pm daily; call 911 for an active wildfire emergency), or contact the Kenosha Sheriff's Office.