Orleans Parish, Louisiana: official burn ban sources

Open fires in New Orleans

Orleans Parish and the City of New Orleans share the same boundaries. New Orleans Fire Department publishes the city's operational-permit process for bonfires and other open fires.

A statewide parish status does not replace a New Orleans permit or fire-code requirement. The type of fire, event, property, and current emergency orders all matter.

Use the New Orleans permit page before planning an open fire and contact the Fire Prevention Division when the activity does not clearly fit the published instructions.

• New Orleans bonfire and open-fire permit
• New Orleans Fire Department services

Find Orleans Parish local officials

The Police Jury Association of Louisiana directory links residents to parish government information for Orleans Parish.

What to ask before burning

• Which fire authority serves this location?
• Is there a current order covering this address or land?
• Does the proposed activity need a permit or an air-quality check?

If the answer is unclear, contact the responsible agency before going ahead.

Helpful guides

• What to check before burning outdoors
• How county burn bans work
• What “no active burn ban reported” does and does not mean
• County, city, and fire district rules
• When burn ban information is unclear
• Where to check burn ban fines and penalties
• Burn bans, no-burn days, and fire weather