Is there a fire restriction in Richland County today?
Montana · Tuesday, October 13, 2026
From the notice
Stage 1 fire restrictions apply on: state land, private land.
Get an email the moment the fire restriction in Richland County is lifted
We check the official map every hour and email you as soon as it's lifted, and again if it comes back. Free; unsubscribe with one click.
Montana fire restrictions today
- Burn ban
- Partial / advisory
- No ban
- Red flag / fire weather
Nearby counties
None of the 8 closest counties has a fire restriction.
Questions about burning in Richland County
Is there a burn ban in Richland County today?
Yes. Montana DNRC (mtfireinfo.org) lists Richland County as “Stage 1 fire restrictions”. Status checked Oct 13, 9:44 AM MDT.
Can I burn trash or brush in Richland 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 Richland County offices or your local fire department before burning.