Oklahoma County, Oklahoma: official burn ban sources

Who to contact in Oklahoma County

Oklahoma County's Emergency Management office is the local county contact for emergency notices and county-level questions. The county directory provides its current phone and office information.

Oklahoma City, Edmond, Midwest City, and other municipalities may have their own fire departments and burning rules. A county or Governor ban can apply alongside those local requirements.

Use the statewide status for the current reported ban, then contact Oklahoma County Emergency Management or the city fire department serving the address when the local rule is uncertain.

• Oklahoma County department directory

Find the Oklahoma county commission

The Association of County Commissioners of Oklahoma represents all 77 county commissions and can help identify the correct Oklahoma office.

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