Richland County, Wisconsin
No burn ban is currently in effect in Richland county.
What this means
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- Standard open burning, subject to local ordinance
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 — No Restrictions
Sources & audit log
| Checked | Source | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Wisconsin DNR — WisBURN daily burning restrictions ↗ | status: No Restrictions |
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Gear for burning safely
Open burning is currently permitted in Richland county, and the gear below helps keep a legal fire contained: barrels and pits that hold embers in one place, plus something to put a fire out with. Local rules on containment, distance and burn hours still apply — confirm those before you light.
Contained burn barrels
A lidded, spark-arrestor barrel keeps embers where you put them and makes a debris burn easier to control from start to finish.
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A screened pit keeps a recreational fire in one place on a patio or lawn, and the screen catches embers before they travel.
Fire extinguishers
Worth keeping within arm's reach of any outdoor fire, whatever today's status says.
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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 Richland 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 Richland county under a burn ban right now?
No burn ban is currently reported for Richland county. Municipal rules within the county may still restrict burning.
What can I still burn in Richland 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 Richland 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 Richland Sheriff's Office.