Burn Day Information
Cal Fire has Lifted Residential Burn Permits Suspension Effective Nov 1, 2024
- Currently Permitted Residential burning allowed as of Nov 1, 2024. For more information see Cal Fire 2024 Burn Permit Suspension lifted news release in the supporting documents below.
- Cal Fire Burn Permits are required for Agricultural and non-agricultural burning in County areas. Available online at https://burnpermit.fire.ca.gov/
- Contact the municipalities listed under City Residential Burning Information below for their residential burning restrictions.
County Residential Burning
- The Air Pollution Control District (APCD) does not issue burn permits for residential burning.
- Cal Fire does require permits for residential burning during the fire season. Local fire departments and municipalities may also require permits seasonally or year-round. Burn-barrel use is restricted in defined areas, contact the District for details or view the Burn Barrel Restriction Areas Map (47MB pdf) available below.
City Residential Burning Information
Before you burn check with your local Fire Official or City Hall for residential burning restrictions. The following cities require residential burn permits year-round: Dorris, Etna, Ft Jones, McCloud, Montague, Mt Shasta, Weed, Yreka.
Residential burning is prohibited in: Lake Shastina and Tulelake.
