Burn Suspension Lifted, No Permits Required,
Open Burn Hours
San Andreas
– On Friday, January 31, 2014 at 8 a.m. CAL FIRE will lift the burn suspension for several counties. This includes the counties
of Calaveras, Tuolumne, and the eastern portions of San Joaquin and Stanislaus that are within the State Responsibility Area.
CAL FIRE burn permits will NOT
be required and
burn hours will not be restricted. Open burning will be allowed on
“Permissive Burn Days” as established by the Air Pollution Control
District in each county. In Calaveras County burning on property five
acres or more in size requires a permit from the Air Pollution Control
District. In Tuolumne County clearing two acres or more of vegetation
requires a permit from the Air Pollution Control
District.
CAL
FIRE Unit Chief Josh White reminds everyone, “While burning will be
allowed during permissive burn days with no restricted
burn hours in effect, burn carefully. This current weather pattern has
brought much needed rain to our region and has helped to make
conditions more suitable for burning. Checking the burn day status is
very important, as these extended dry weather patterns
can often change burn requirements.” To limit the threat of large and
damaging fires, we need the continued support of each citizen within the
four-county area of the Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit of CAL FIRE.
Remember:
·
Remain in attendance
·
Have access to water
·
DO NOT burn on days forecasted to have high or gusty winds
It is your responsibility to check burn day status by calling your local Air Pollution Control District with jurisdiction
over your area. If your burn project escapes your control you could be held liable.
Calaveras County: 209/754-6600
Tuolumne County: 209/533-5598
San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties: 877/429-2876