Open Burning of natural vegetation is closed effective June 29, 2025. Warming Fires are still allowed weather permitting.
Open burning is usually permitted in the Spring from January 1st – June 1st (burning may close as conditions area is evaluated) and in the Fall from October 1st – December 31st.
Open Burning
– Elko County Fire Protection District is officially closing the open burn window starting Sunday, June 29. No residential or debris burning will be allowed after this date.
Elko County Burn Permits
Elko County Burn Permits are now available online. Please register for the site and on days you wish to burn, please go to MY PERMITS and activate your burn.
Elko County Fire District
The Elko County Fire Protection District was established in Elko county in 1956.
Safe Burning Tips
Learn more about outdoor burning safety, from fire pits to brush
and forestry debris.
FAQs and Laws
Find answers to your questions about this website, as well information about laws related to open burning.
ready to burn?
If you’re burning in Elko County you will need to activate your permit everyday you burn.
Activate your burn permit by logging into your account.
