Is there a burn ban in Benton County today?
Minnesota · Tuesday, October 13, 2026
No
No — there is no burn ban in Benton County right now
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Minnesota burn bans today
- Burn ban
- Partial / advisory
- No ban
- Red flag / fire weather
Nearby counties
None of the 8 closest counties has a burn ban.
Questions about burning in Benton County
Is there a burn ban in Benton County today?
No. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources lists Benton County as “Burning allowed with a permit”. Status checked Oct 13, 12:28 PM CDT.
Can I burn trash or brush in Benton County?
No burn ban is reported, but you still have to follow state and local outdoor-burning rules (permits, burn hours, what may be burned), stay with the fire and keep water nearby. Cities and fire districts can ban burning on their own.
Who issues burn bans in Minnesota?
The DNR sets burning restrictions by county (some counties are split north and south) and issues burning permits; when restrictions are in effect, permits are suspended or limited. Cities and fire departments can have stricter rules.
Where does this information come from?
From Minnesota Department of Natural Resources's official county burn-ban map, refreshed every hour on Burn Ban Today, plus Red Flag Warnings from the National Weather Service. Confirm with the Benton County offices or your local fire department before burning.