Outdoor Burning

The Air Quality Program at the Missoula Public Health monitors air quality and regulates outdoor air pollution sources such as: industry, wood stoves, fireplaces, outdoor burning and dusty roads.

You can find more information about the current air quality conditions in Missoula County by visiting our Current Air Quality page. You can also see particulate pollution information from Missoula and communities around the state at the Montana Department of Environmental Quality’s Today’s Air website.

Outdoor Burning Permits

All burns require a permit, which you may obtain and activate online using the button below. All permits cost $7.00. You can pay online using a credit card or electronic check or if you prefer to purchase your permit in person you may come in to our office at 301 W Alder on the 2nd floor.

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Outdoor Burning Restriction Forecast

Essential Agriculture and Prescribed Wildland Outdoor Burn Seasons are Open. The General Outdoor Burn Season is closed.

The outdoor burning restriction forecast is subject to change as weather forecasts change. Check burn.egovmt.com for current daily restrictions.

Restriction Status	10/5/24 – Current	10/6/24 – Forecast	10/7/24 – Forecast	10/8/24 – Forecast
Open Burning Zones	Airshed 3A Impact Zone M Impact Zone PV Airshed 3B Impact Zone SL Airshed 2	Airshed 3A Impact Zone M Impact Zone PV Airshed 3B Impact Zone SL Airshed 2	Airshed 3A Impact Zone M Impact Zone PV Airshed 3B Impact Zone SL Airshed 2	Airshed 3A Impact Zone M Impact Zone PV Airshed 3B Impact Zone SL Airshed 2
Restricted Zones	None	Likely no restrictions.	Likely no restricted zones	Likely no restricted zones
Restriction Details	No restrictions	No restrictions likely	No restrictions likely	No restrictions likely