Oklahoma burn bans › Pottawatomie County
Is there a burn ban in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma today?
No. As of November 5, 2026, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma does not have a burn ban in Oklahoma Forestry Services data. Conditions can change quickly in dry weather, and state and local burning rules still apply.
What a burn ban would mean in Pottawatomie 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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Cleveland County | No ban |
| Lincoln County | No ban |
| McClain County | No ban |
| Okfuskee County | No ban |
| Oklahoma County | No ban |
| Pontotoc County | No ban |
| Seminole County | No ban |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is there a burn ban in Pottawatomie County right now?
- No. As of November 5, 2026, Pottawatomie County does not have a burn ban per Oklahoma Forestry Services data.
- 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 Pottawatomie County?
- Burn bans in Pottawatomie 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.
- How would I find out if Pottawatomie County enacts a burn ban?
- This page is updated every day from Oklahoma Forestry Services data, so a new Pottawatomie County ban appears here within a day. You can also sign up for our free email alert.
Data source: Oklahoma Forestry Services, checked daily. Generated with live data on November 5, 2026 at 2:18 PM CST.