Burn ban issued for Bingham County until September 30

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI)—A burn ban has been issued for Bingham County beginning Friday, June 26, 2026.

The Bingham County Commissioners, along with the Blackfoot, Aberdeen, and Shelley/Firth Fire Chiefs issued the burn ban on Friday. The burn ban is effective through September 30, 2026.

BBQ grills and small backyard cooking fires in firepits can still allowed.

The ban will prohibit open burning, recreational fires, or fireworks within the Wildland-Urban Interface areas of Bingham County.

Currently issued burn permits are no longer valid and no new burn permits will be issued until further notice.

Any fires started during the burn ban are subject to fines, cost of damages and cost of fire suppression. Residents are asked to be extra vigilant, as one small mistake could quickly escalate into a fast-moving fire that could threaten the entire community. Residents who have questions regarding the burn ban or fireworks are encouraged to contact their local fire department or district.

Ban Details: 

Prohibited: No open burning, recreational fires, or fireworks are allowed within the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) areas of Bingham County. 

Exemptions: Commercial gas fire pits and food preparation appliances (such as gas grills or charcoal briquettes) remain permitted when used strictly according to manufacturer instruction. 

Fireworks: Only non-aerial fireworks are permitted in non-WUI areas, which are generally defined as areas where homes or other infrastructure meets or intermingles with undeveloped wildland or other vegetation. 

Per Idaho State Code, aerial fireworks are strictly prohibited everywhere except for approved professional displays.