Outdoor burning rules in Oklahoma County, 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.
Open burning in unincorporated Oklahoma County is regulated by Oklahoma DEQ (27A O.S. §2-3-501) and the Oklahoma Forestry Services. Burn permits from OFS are required for most open burning during fire season.
Oklahoma County commissioners declare burn bans covering unincorporated areas during dry, windy conditions, which are extremely common in Oklahoma. Burn bans prohibit all outdoor burning including trash, yard waste, and recreational fires. Gas and propane fire pits are generally exempt. ODEQ regulates air quality from open burning statewide. Oklahoma Forestry Services maintains a statewide burn ban map. Oklahoma County's burn ban history shows frequent restrictions from late summer through fall and during winter dry spells. Agricultural burning may be exempt with notification. County sheriff and rural fire departments enforce.
Burn ban violation: misdemeanor $100 to $500. Fire causing damage: criminal charges. Agricultural exemption: must notify.
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