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Can I burn wood today in Phoenix?
Current wood-burning rules for Phoenix & Maricopa County, Arizona, from the Maricopa County Air Quality Department.
Rules checked on the agency's official site
Short answer
Restricted-burn days are declared when air quality is poor.
Whether today is a no-burn day is posted by the Maricopa County Air Quality Department. Check before you light a fire:
Restricted-burn days are declared when air quality is poor
These rules are about burning wood.
Phoenix & Maricopa County wood-burning rules at a glance
| Area covered | Maricopa County |
|---|---|
| Enforced by | Maricopa County Air Quality Department |
| Burn season | Restricted-burn days are declared when air quality is poor |
| On a no-burn day | On restricted-burn days, wood fireplaces, wood stoves, chimineas and outdoor fire pits are all banned (Ordinance P-26). |
| Who gets a pass | No exemptions listed in our check. |
| Buying or installing a stove | Not covered in our check yet. Ask the agency. |
| Selling a home with a stove | No home-sale requirement found in our check. |
| The rule | Ordinance P-26 |
| Official daily status | Maricopa County burn status |
| Last checked |
Planned a fire tonight? You still have options.
None of these burn wood.
Electric fireplace
Hangs on the wall or sits in an opening. Many plug into a regular outlet. No chimney, no permit.
Compare electric fireplacesGas logs
Real flames in your existing fireplace. You'll need a gas line and a pro to hook it up.
Already have a newer, cleaner stove?
Some areas let registered or certified stoves burn on certain days. Check the rules below.
How the rules work here
On restricted-burn days, wood fireplaces, wood stoves, chimineas and outdoor fire pits are all banned (Ordinance P-26).
Where this comes from
Checked Nov 1, 2026. Rules change, so the agency's own page is always the final word. This isn't legal advice.