Burn Bans on Indian Reservations in ID, OR, and WA
Burn Ban Alert
There are no EPA burn bans currently in effect for reservations in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
The EPA has authority under the FARR to issue temporary bans on certain types of outdoor burning on reservations in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
- Current burn ban status
- About EPA burn bans
- What types of burning are exempt?
- Delegated and tribal burn bans
- State and local burn bans
Current Burn Ban Status
There are no EPA burn bans currently in effect for reservations in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
Before burning, see also delegated and tribal burn bans.
See about EPA burn bans below for more information about what types of burning are restricted, potential health impacts , and other local burning requirements.
For questions, or to receive EPA burn ban announcements by email, contact the FARR Hotline (r10_farrhotline@epa.gov) or 1-800-424-4372.
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About EPA Burn Bans
When an EPA burn ban is in place, it applies to all outdoor and agricultural burning - including camping and recreational fires - in all areas within the external reservation boundaries regardless of ownership or tribal membership. See exemptions below.
We also request that reservation residents reduce all sources of air pollution, including excess driving and idling of vehicles, and the use of woodstoves and fireplaces unless it is your only adequate source of heat.
Air pollution can have significant health impacts. Cooperation from the community will help people who are at risk during this period. Those most at risk are children, the elderly, pregnant women and those with difficulty breathing and with heart and lung problems. Those at risk should avoid outdoor exercise and minimize exposure to outdoor pollution as much as possible.
Also check with your local fire department or appropriate tribal agency for any local burning requirements. The Coeur d'Alene, Colville, Nez Perce, Quinault, Swinomish, and Umatilla Tribes have delegation or their own authority to call their own burn bans (see delegated and tribal burn bans).
What Types of Burning are Exempt?
Ceremonial and traditional fires are exempt from outdoor burn bans called by EPA.
Delegated and Tribal Burn Bans
If you live on one of the following reservations, you should also check with the tribe before burning:
Coeur d'Alene Indian Reservation
- Check the Coeur d'Alene Tribe Smoke Management website Exit or call 800-345-1007.
Colville Indian Reservation
- Contact Kris Ray, Air Quality Program, at 509-634-2418.
Nez Perce Indian Reservation
- Check the Nez Perce Tribal Air Quality Program website Exit or call 800-720-4089. You must have a burn permit issued by the Nez Perce Tribe in order to conduct burning on the Nez Perce Reservation. See our tribal burn permit programs page for more information.
Quinault Indian Reservation
- Call 360-276-8215 to find out whether burning is allowed.
Swinomish Indian Reservation
- Check with the Swinomish air quality program Exit or call the Swinomish Burn Hotline at 360-466-2722. Fires greater than four feet in diameter require a burn permit from the Planning Office.
Umatilla Indian Reservation
- Check the Umatilla Office of Air Quality and Burn Line Exit or call 541-429-7080. You must have a burn permit issued by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation order to conduct burning on the Umatilla Reservation. See our tribal burn permit programs page for more information.
State and Local Burn Bans
If you live outside of an Indian reservation, contact your state or local air quality agency for more information about burn bans in your area.
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