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Arizona Open Burning Rules (2026)
Conditional: On state trust land, open/debris burning is governed by DFFM fire-restriction stages and local rules; many areas also require county air-quality burn permits.
On state trust land, open/debris burning is governed by DFFM fire-restriction stages and local rules; many areas also require county air-quality burn permits. Allowances tighten as Stage I/II restrictions are imposed during fire season.
Official source: dffm.az.gov →
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Open Burning Rules in states bordering Arizona
The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.
- CaliforniaRestricted
A free CAL FIRE residential burn permit (annual, May 1–Apr 30) is required to burn vegetation in piles up to 4x4 ft; clear 10 ft around the pile, keep water and an adult attendant. A permissive burn day from the local air district is also required.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: burnpermit.fire.ca.gov · Full California rule →
- ColoradoConditional
Open burning of yard/land debris (slash, vegetation, wood piles) generally requires a CDPHE smoke permit; small open burns are <50 piles, max 8'x8'x8', out cold by sunset. No barrels/incinerators. Local county/fire approval also required.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: cdphe.colorado.gov · Full Colorado rule →
- NevadaConditional
Open burning on state lands is regulated by NDF and restricted during fire season. Air-quality open-burn permits are also required in some areas. Burning is banned or curtailed under posted fire restrictions; violations are a misdemeanor (up to $1,000).
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: forestry.nv.gov · Full Nevada rule →
- New MexicoConditional
Open/debris burning on non-federal, non-tribal, non-municipal land is allowed only when no state fire restrictions are in effect; restrictions are common in dry months and can ban all agricultural, yard-waste and debris burning. Check local fire dept for permits.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: emnrd.nm.gov · Full New Mexico rule →
- UtahRestricted
Under Utah Code 65A-8-211, non-agricultural open burning is prohibited during the closed fire season (June 1–Oct 31) and Nov–Mar; allowed only Apr–May within a county-set 30-day window after notifying the fire department. Agricultural burns need a fire-warden/sheriff permit in season. A DAQ air-quality permit is also required.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: ffsl.utah.gov · Full Utah rule →
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