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Midwest City, OK Fire Regulations: Outdoor Burning (2026)

Significant Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Outdoor burning rules in Midwest City, OK, also called the burn ban, open burning, or fire restriction ordinance, set when you can burn yard waste, debris, or run a recreational fire.

Key Facts

Governing rule
Open burning banned without permit
Refuse burning
Never permitted, even with a permit
Permit issuer
Midwest City Fire Department
First-offense fine
$250-$500 plus 1-year revocation
Burn ban override
State, county or city ban halts burning

Summary

Open burning is banned citywide unless a permit is issued; refuse burning is never allowed, and burn bans plus air-quality alerts can shut down permitted fires too.

Open burning is prohibited in the City of Midwest City, unless specifically permitted by this article.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 21).

Full Breakdown

Midwest City Code § 15-103 prohibits open burning citywide unless a permit issues under Article IV. Refuse burning is banned outright under § 15-104; only trees, logs, brush and stumps qualify for permitted burning under § 15-105. The Fire Department issues burn permits under § 15-108, but no burning is allowed when a state, county or city burn ban is active, humidity is below 25 percent, winds exceed 12 mph, heat index tops 105 degrees, or the fire sits within 150 feet of an occupiable structure. Bonfires need a separate permit under § 15-107.

Violations & Fines

First offense draws a $250-$500 fine and a one-year permit revocation; a second violation within 24 months carries a mandatory $500 fine and permanent permit revocation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I burn leaves or brush in my Midwest City yard?
Only with a Fire Department burn permit, and only for trees, logs, brush or stumps: general refuse burning is prohibited outright under § 15-104, and permits are void during any active burn ban.
What happens if I burn without a permit?
The Fire Department can cite you for a misdemeanor: a first violation runs $250 to $500 with a one-year permit revocation, and a second violation within 24 months brings a mandatory $500 fine and permanent revocation.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Midwest City

Noise Ordinances: Construction HoursSome RestrictionsFire Pits & Backyard FiresSome RestrictionsSmoke DetectorsSome RestrictionsFireworksHeavy RestrictionsPropane StorageSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Aircraft NoiseSome RestrictionsParking Rules: Towing & Impound RightsSome RestrictionsFence Regulations: Material RestrictionsSome RestrictionsAnimal Ordinances: Veterinary Clinic ZoningSome RestrictionsAnimal Ordinances: Pet Groomer RulesSome Restrictions

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