Cal Fire lifted the burn permit suspension in Lassen, Modoc and Plumas counties Friday, Nov. 1 at 6:00 a.m.
Cal Fire Lassen Modoc Unit Chief Eric Ewing formally cancelled the burn permit suspension and said those possessing current and valid agriculture and residential burn permits can now resume burning on permissible burn days. Agriculture burns must be inspected by Cal Fire prior to burning until the end of the peak fire season. Inspections may also be required for burns other than agriculture burns, depending on air quality conditions.
Cal Fire burn permits will be required until further notice. Cooler temperatures, higher humidity and the chance of winter weather have helped to begin to diminish the threat of wildfire. Property owners and residents are asked to use caution while conducting debris or agriculture burns, follow all guidelines provided, and maintain control of the fire at all times. Individuals can be held civilly and/or criminally liable for allowing a fire to escape their control and/or burn onto neighboring property.
Residents wishing to burn must verify it is a permissive burn day prior to burning. Air quality information is available at:
Lassen County – (530) 257-2876 or 257-BURN; Modoc County – (530) 233-3436; Plumas County, Quincy, Greenville, and Chester (530) 274-7928.
Cal Fire issued the following requirements for pile burning:
- Only dry, natural vegetative material such as leaves, pine needles and tree trimmings may be burned.
- The burning of trash, painted wood or other debris is not allowed.
- Do not burn on windy days.
- Piles should be no larger than four feet in diameter and in height. Add to pile as it burns down.
- Clear a 10-foot diameter down to bare soil around piles.
- Have a shovel and a water source nearby.
- An adult is required to be in attendance of the fire at all times
Safe residential pile burning of forest residue by landowners is a crucial tool in reducing fire hazards. State, federal and local land management and fire agencies will also be utilizing this same window of opportunity to conduct prescribed burns aimed at improving
forest health and resiliency on private and public lands. For more information on burning, visit the Cal Fire website.
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