Ada County no longer issues burn permits or requires its Fire Districts to do so. Open burning in rural areas is allowed if the weather forecast permits (avoid hot, dry or windy days) and the Air Quality Index (AQI) is 60 or below. To check today's Air Quality Index, call the DEQ Burn Ban Hotline at (208) 373-0313 or visit their website:

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Eagle Fire Department | Official Site - Burning Rules

Burning Rules

Help keep Eagle's air clean and safe by knowing and following these rules when you burn:

  • Burning is allowed 8 a.m. to sunset.
  • A competent adult should supervise the burn until all fire is fully extinguished.
  • Do not burn on days when weather conditions or air quality prohibits it.
  • Burn piles must be no larger than 3' wide and 2' tall.
  • Have fire-fighting equipment such as sacks, buckets, shovels, pitch forks & water supply readily available.
  • Notify your neighbors of your plans to burn.
Eagle Fire Department | Official Site - Idaho DEQ

Idaho DEQ

Thinking about burning today? Check the air quality first!

When the Idaho DEQ issues an Air Quality Advisory, all outdoor burning is prohibited; including burn piles, fire pits, campfires, and other open burning. These restrictions help protect public health and reduce smoke impacts in our communities.

Before you burn, always check the current air quality and outdoor burning restrictions through the Idaho DEQ.

Visit the DEQ Website
Eagle Fire Department | Official Site - NOT Legal to Burn

NOT Legal to Burn

It is Illegal to Burn:

  • Hazardous materials
  • Lawn clippings
  • Garbage
  • Residential waste
  • Construction waste
  • Demolition/salvage debris
  • Preservative-treated wood
  • Junk motor vehicles
  • Commercial or industrial waste
  • Petroleum products
  • Paints
  • Railroad ties
  • Tires or other rubber material
  • Dead animals
  • Animal waste
  • Tar or tar paper
  • Asphalt material
  • Pathogenic waste
  • Oil or greaseInsulated wire
  • Telephone poles
Eagle Fire Department | Official Site - Field and Crop Burning

Field and Crop Burning

Burning of field and crop residue requires a permit from the Department of Environmental Quality.

This applies to all harvested fields, pastures, CRP and HIP lands and food plots regardless of field size.

For more information, call the Crop Reside Burning Hotline at (866) 224-2456 or visit DEQ's Crop Burning website.

Visit DEQ's Crop Residue Burning Page