Countywide restrictions prohibit burning leaves, limbs, and brush piles.
Baldwin County, Ala. — (OBA) — Baldwin County residents cannot burn yard debris under the annual outdoor burning ban. The restriction covers the entire county. It applies inside city limits and in unincorporated communities. The ban covers leaves, limbs, and brush piles.
Under Alabama Department of Environmental Management rules, the ban runs from May 1 through October 31, 2026. The seasonal restriction ends November 1, but residents must still comply with local ordinances, permit requirements, and any emergency fire restrictions.
The Ban applies to Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Foley, Fairhope, Daphne, Bay Minette, and elsewhere in unincorporated Baldwin County. Burning debris from land clearing is also prohibited during the seasonal ban…