• Open fires for destruction of tumble weeds for the prevention of fire hazards where other reasonable methods are not available.
• Open fires for the burning of certain material, including citrus trees and vegetation, but only for agricultural operations.
• Ditch bank and fence row when farmers can’t use other mechanical methods.
• Tumbleweeds, to ensure tumbleweed seeds are destroyed.
• Land clearance, used to clear land for farming.
• Bonfires.

Certain burning activities do not require a permit. Open outdoor fire activities that do not require a permit include:       

• Cooking for immediate human consumption.
• Warmth for human beings.
• Recreational purposes (small fire pit or container).
• Branding animals.
• Orchard heaters.
• Wood burning chimneys.
• Outdoor fire pits.

1. Contact your county to apply for a burn permit.
   • Maricopa County
   • Pinal County

2. Contact the Town's of Queen Creek's Fire Marshal, Ted Ford, at 480-358-3371 or theodore.ford@queencreekaz.gov to request a burn permit and schedule and inspection.

To check the current air quality status and fire restrictions, visit your county's air quality website:

• Maricopa County
• Pinal County