EPA Lifts Ban on Open Burning for Fort Hall Reservation

Seattle – (Monday, Sept. 13, 2021) -- Air quality has improved and in coordination with the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes of the Fort Hall Reservation, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) lifted its ban on open burning for the reservation effective immediately.   

Restrictions on open burning, including those for fire danger, by the tribe or other federal agencies remain in place. Before burning always check with your local fire department or appropriate tribal agency.        

EPA thanks all reservation residents for their cooperation in protecting and maintaining good air quality.              

For current burn ban and air quality advisories on tribal lands, please call the EPA FARR Hotline at 1-800-424-4372, or visit https://www.epa.gov/farr/burn-bans-indian-reservations-id-or-and-wa#current-bans.