Restrictions may exist on what can be burned and when, and an air permit may be required as outlined in the Rules for the Control of Air Pollution in Idaho (Sections 600-617 and 550-562).

Smoke generated by burning can contribute to poor air quality and impact human health. Smoke contains small airborne particles that can become lodged in our lungs, making breathing difficult and leading to more serious short-term and chronic health problems for certain sensitive populations, such as small children, pregnant women, older adults, and people with asthma or other respiratory ailments.