Is there a burn ban in Brown County today?
Minnesota · Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Partial
Restricted: special (variance) permits only in Brown County
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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 Brown County
Is there a burn ban in Brown County today?
Partial. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources lists Brown County as “Restricted: special (variance) permits only”. Status checked Oct 13, 12:28 PM CDT.
Can I burn trash or brush in Brown 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 Brown County offices or your local fire department before burning.