# Is there a fire restriction in Carter County, Montana today?

**Yes.** Stage 1 fire restrictions.

- Checked: 2026-10-13T22:31:11.062Z
- Source: Montana DNRC (mtfireinfo.org) (https://www.mtfireinfo.org/pages/restrictions)
- Nearby counties with a ban: none
- JSON: https://burnbantoday.com/api/v1/montana/carter-county.json
- Page: https://burnbantoday.com/montana/carter-county/

## Is there a burn ban in Carter County today?

Yes. Montana DNRC (mtfireinfo.org) lists Carter County as “Stage 1 fire restrictions”. Status checked Oct 13, 4:31 PM MDT.

## Can I burn trash or brush in Carter County?

Not while the burn ban is in effect. County burn bans in Montana prohibit most outdoor burning; read the county's order for exceptions (for example, approved grills or permitted agricultural burns).

## Who issues burn bans in Montana?

Counties, the state DNRC and federal agencies each set Stage 1 or Stage 2 fire restrictions on the land they manage, so a county can be restricted on some land and not on other. The county commission's order covers private land.

## Where does this information come from?

From Montana DNRC (mtfireinfo.org)'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 Carter County offices or your local fire department before burning.

Always confirm with Carter County officials or your local fire department before burning.