Outdoor burning rules in Little Rock, AR — also called the burn ban, open burning, or fire restriction ordinance — set when you can burn yard waste, debris, or run a recreational fire.
Little Rock prohibits open burning within city limits except for permitted recreational fires in approved containers. The Little Rock Fire Department enforces burn regulations, and air quality alerts may trigger additional restrictions.
Open burning of trash, yard waste, and debris is prohibited within Little Rock city limits under fire prevention codes. Recreational fires such as small campfires in approved fire pits are generally allowed on private property with proper setbacks. The Little Rock Fire Department may issue burn bans during dry conditions or air quality events. Burning of construction materials, plastics, or treated wood is always prohibited.
Open burning violations can result in fines and fire department response. Starting a fire that causes property damage or injury carries more serious penalties.
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