Clear answers. Local rules. Safer communities.
Is debris burning allowed today?
B4UB works with local fire and air quality agencies to determine today's outdoor debris burn status for your exact location.
What are the rules?
See the outdoor debris burning rules, seasonal restrictions, and agency guidance that apply to your location.
How can I help keep my community safe?
By checking in before you burn, you help fire agencies track activity, share timely updates, and reduce the risk of accidental wildfires in your area.
How The Before You Burn Program Works
Check In
Share your location to check in. We identify the fire agencies and zones responsible for that area.
We evaluate all conditions
We actively check outdoor debris burn status, weather, seasonal outdoor debris burning rules, and active alerts to give you the most current information.
You get a clear answer
If outdoor debris burning is allowed, you'll see what's required. If it's not, we'll explain why—and who to contact.
The Before You Burn Program does not guess or generalize. Every result is location-specific.
Not every area is the same
Outdoor debris burning rules vary widely between cities, districts, counties, and state or federal lands. Some areas allow online check-ins. Others require direct permission from a local agency.
The Before You Burn Program shows you what applies where you are, today.
If online registration isn't available for your area, we'll point you to the right agency and explain your next step. If online check-in isn't available for your area, we'll still show you today's conditions and who to contact.
This is why checking conditions before burning matters—even if you've burned before.
Most wildfires are preventable
A significant number of wildfires are human-caused, including debris burns that escape control. Checking conditions before burning protects your neighbors, first responders, and the landscape we all share.
The Before You Burn Program is a public safety partnership designed to make the right choice easier.
For Residents
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Fast answers about outdoor debris burn status
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Clear explanations of local outdoor debris burning rules
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Weather and fire danger context
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Free access, no permit confusion
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Direct links to your local fire agency
For Fire Agencies
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Consistent public messaging
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Reduced confusion and phone calls
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Real-time condition awareness
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Location-based outdoor debris burning rules and alerts
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Stronger connection with the community
Built with fire agencies. Focused on public safety.
The Before You Burn Program is part of a public safety initiative supported by fire agencies and regional partners to improve communication, compliance, and wildfire prevention.
Information shown on this site reflects current inputs from participating agencies and regional fire authorities.
