Tulsa, OK Fire Regulations: Wildfire Zones (2026)

Although Tulsa's urban footprint is not classified as a Western-style wildfire zone, northeastern Oklahoma regularly experiences severe fire weather during late summer and early fall, when drought, low humidity, and south winds push grass fires quickly across urban fringes. The most fire-prone Tulsa-area landscapes are the Arkansas River floodplain grasses, the 300-acre Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness, Mohawk Park on the city's north side, and the cedar-invaded pasturelands in unincorporated Tulsa, Rogers, and Osage counties that abut city limits. Tulsa adopts the International Fire Code and enforces it through the Fire Marshal's office, which coordinates with Oklahoma Forestry Services, county sheriffs, and the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture on statewide burn bans. All consumer fireworks are prohibited inside Tulsa city limits year-round — Oklahoma state law permits fireworks during limited windows, but the city's local ordinance is stricter and fines can exceed $500 per violation. During red-flag warnings, the Fire Marshal may issue temporary restrictions on outdoor cooking, welding, and use of spark-producing equipment in vegetated areas. Homeowners in the urban-wildland interface should harden structures with metal screening on vents, Class A roofing, and reduced fuels within 30 feet of habitable buildings.