Use this site as a guide, but always follow your local laws and safety requirements
A fire-safety tool that lets you check weather conditions and local burn bans to see if it’s safe to burn brush or yard waste where you live.
Checking before you burn reduces wildfire risk, protects air quality, and helps keep your community safe.
No advisories
Prescribed 5 to 15 mph
General up to 20 mph
Danger < 30%
Safe Above 40%
Safe < 50
Moderate = 51-100
Safe to Burn is designed for homeowners, farmers, land owners, and land managers who need a quick and reliable way to check whether outdoor burning is safe and permitted.
Wind speed and direction
Humidity levels
Fire danger advisories
Local burn bans and restrictions
Outdoor burning is most affected by three key weather and environmental factors:
| Factor | Why it Matters |
|---|---|
| Wind Speed | Wind spreads embers, flame, and smoke. High wind = high fire risk. |
| Humidity | Low humidity dries out vegetation, making it extremely flammable. |
| Local Burn Bans | Issued by counties to prevent wildfires during dangerous conditions. |
This information updates automatically throughout the day.
Outdoor burning should be avoided when:
A small, controlled burn can turn dangerous faster than most people realize.
This project began when I needed to clear a large amount of leaf and brush waste, and realized how difficult it was to find reliable information about whether burning was both legal and safe. I wanted a tool that was simple, accurate, and easy to understand.
This site is a resource, but you are responsible for safe and legal burning.
Burn smart. Burn safe.
Use this site as a guide, but always follow your local laws and safety requirements
Data refreshes automatically throughout the day, especially during wildfire-risk periods.
Yes. When available, we display active county, state, or federal burn restrictions.