Oklahoma burn bans › Haskell County
Is there a burn ban in Haskell County, Oklahoma today?
Yes. As of November 5, 2026, Haskell County, Oklahoma is under a burn ban according to Oklahoma Forestry Services data. Outdoor burning is prohibited until the board of county commissioners lifts the order.
What the burn ban means in Haskell County
A burn ban prohibits or restricts outdoor burning — burning household trash, brush piles, leaves, fields, and open campfires — while dry conditions make wildfires likely. While the ban is active, do not burn debris, trash, brush, or light open fires outdoors anywhere in the county.
In Oklahoma, a burn ban is issued by the board of county commissioners, by resolution and with the documented concurrence of a majority of the county's fire chiefs, under 2 O.S. §16-26.
A burn ban proclaimed by the Governor supersedes county resolutions, and prohibits prescribed burning outright.
Common exceptions
- Agricultural producers burning cropland, rangeland or pasture may be exempt if they file a written burn plan with the local fire department, keep it on site, and notify the sheriff and fire dispatch, under 2 O.S. §16-28.2. This does not cover campfires, household trash, or debris and pile burning.
- Commissioners may grant other exceptions based on appropriate precautionary measures, so the exact carve-outs come from your county's own resolution.
Penalties for violating a burn ban
Violating a county burn ban is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $500, imprisonment for up to one year, or both, under 2 O.S. §16-26(B)(10). A ban proclaimed by the Governor carries a higher maximum fine of $1,000 under §16-26(A)(5). Any law enforcement officer in the state may enforce it.
How long does a burn ban last?
A county resolution is effective for a period not to exceed 14 days from the date it passes, though commissioners may pass successive resolutions for as long as conditions warrant. A Governor's proclamation has no fixed term and runs until it is revoked.
Neighbouring county status
| County | Status today |
|---|---|
| Latimer County | No ban |
| Le Flore County | No ban |
| McIntosh County | No ban |
| Muskogee County | No ban |
| Pittsburg County | No ban |
| Sequoyah County | No ban |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is there a burn ban in Haskell County right now?
- Yes. As of November 5, 2026, Haskell County has an active burn ban per Oklahoma Forestry Services data. Outdoor burning is prohibited.
- What is the penalty for violating a burn ban in Oklahoma?
- Violating a county burn ban is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $500, imprisonment for up to one year, or both, under 2 O.S. §16-26(B)(10). A ban proclaimed by the Governor carries a higher maximum fine of $1,000 under §16-26(A)(5). Any law enforcement officer in the state may enforce it.
- Who issues and lifts burn bans in Haskell County?
- Burn bans in Haskell County are issued by the board of county commissioners, by resolution and with the documented concurrence of a majority of the county's fire chiefs, under 2 O.S. §16-26. A county resolution is effective for a period not to exceed 14 days from the date it passes, though commissioners may pass successive resolutions for as long as conditions warrant. A Governor's proclamation has no fixed term and runs until it is revoked.
- When will the Haskell County burn ban be lifted?
- No end date is published in the state feed. A county resolution is effective for a period not to exceed 14 days from the date it passes, though commissioners may pass successive resolutions for as long as conditions warrant. A Governor's proclamation has no fixed term and runs until it is revoked. Check this page daily or sign up for our free email alert to know the moment it changes.
Data source: Oklahoma Forestry Services, checked daily. Generated with live data on November 5, 2026 at 2:18 PM CST.