Outdoor burning rules in Shreveport, LA — also called the burn ban, open burning, or fire restriction ordinance — set when you can burn yard waste, debris, or run a recreational fire.
Shreveport regulates outdoor burning through the fire code. Residential burning of leaves and yard debris may be permitted with conditions, but burning trash is prohibited.
Shreveport allows limited outdoor burning of yard debris under certain conditions. Fires must be attended at all times, located away from structures, and extinguished by dusk. Burning trash, construction debris, or treated wood is prohibited. The Shreveport Fire Department may impose temporary burn bans during dry or windy conditions. Notification to the fire department may be required before burning.
Illegal burning results in fines. Starting a fire that spreads may result in criminal liability and suppression costs.
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