Is there a burn ban in Vilas County today?
Wisconsin · Tuesday, October 13, 2026
No
No — there is no burn ban in Vilas County right now
From the notice
Burning is allowed today with a DNR annual burning permit from 6 pm to midnight for a covered barrel, debris pile less than 6x6x6 feet in size, and grass or wooded area less than 1 acre. Any burning outside of these restrictions requires a special burning permit issued by the local DNR Ranger Station. Fire danger today: low.
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Wisconsin 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 Vilas County
Is there a burn ban in Vilas County today?
No. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources lists Vilas County as “Burning allowed with a DNR permit, 6 pm to midnight”. Status checked Oct 13, 10:44 AM CDT.
Can I burn trash or brush in Vilas 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 Wisconsin?
The DNR sets burning rules for the counties it protects every day; in other areas towns, villages and fire departments set their own. Burning outside the daily limits needs a special permit from the local DNR Ranger Station.
Where does this information come from?
From Wisconsin 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 Vilas County offices or your local fire department before burning.