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Orange Today
By the People, for the People
Orange County Burn Ban Lifted
Residents encouraged to use caution when burning outdoors.
Mar. 11, 2026 at 12:00am
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Effective today, Orange County Judge John Gothia has officially lifted the burn ban that was previously in effect for Orange County. Residents are reminded to take precautions when burning outdoors, such as attending any outdoor fire until it is fully extinguished, avoiding burning on windy days, and keeping water, tools, or a hose nearby in case of emergency.
Why it matters
Burn bans are implemented during periods of high fire danger to help prevent wildfires and protect public safety. The lifting of the burn ban in Orange County indicates that conditions have improved enough to allow residents to resume outdoor burning, though officials will continue to monitor the situation and may reinstate restrictions if fire danger increases again.
The details
Orange County Judge John Gothia announced the lifting of the burn ban, stating that the community's cooperation during the ban period was appreciated. Residents are now allowed to resume outdoor burning, but are encouraged to use caution and follow safety guidelines.
- The burn ban was lifted effective today, March 11, 2026.
The players
John Gothia
The Orange County Judge who announced the lifting of the burn ban.
What they’re saying
“We appreciate the community's cooperation during the burn ban period. Thanks to everyone's efforts and the recent change in conditions, it's now safe to resume outdoor burning, but we still encourage residents to use caution.”
— John Gothia, Orange County Judge
What’s next
Orange County officials will continue to monitor weather and fire conditions closely, and may reinstate the burn ban if fire danger increases again.
The takeaway
The lifting of the burn ban in Orange County is a positive sign that conditions have improved, but residents should still exercise caution when burning outdoors to prevent any potential wildfires or other incidents.
