Dallas County, Texas: official burn ban sources

Dallas County outdoor-burning rules

The Dallas County Fire Marshal publishes a separate outdoor-burning page for unincorporated Dallas County. It explains the county notification and permit process and identifies materials that may not be burned.

Those county instructions do not replace the rules of Dallas, Irving, Garland, or another incorporated city. The fire department serving the address remains the best place to confirm city limits and local requirements.

Read the Fire Marshal's current outdoor-burning instructions before preparing a fire, even when no active county ban is reported.

• Dallas County Fire Marshal outdoor-burning guidance
• Dallas County Fire Marshal

Find Dallas county offices

The Texas Association of Counties page for Dallas links to the county's official website and identifies the county seat.

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