Camino – Effective on Friday, October 17, at 8 a.m., CAL FIRE Amador-El Dorado Unit Chief Mike Blankenheim is formally lifting the burn permit suspension in the Amador-El Dorado Unit State Responsibility Areas of Alpine, Amador, El Dorado, Sacramento, and San Joaquin counties.
CAL FIRE burn permits are required and are available online at https://burnpermit.fire.ca.gov/. Those possessing current and valid agriculture and residential burn permits can 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 be required for burns other than agriculture burns. This can be verified by contacting your local Air Quality Management District.
Permits must be in possession either by printed copy or digitally. Permits are valid beginning May 1 of each year and require annual renewal. Permits are issued free of charge and allow for the burning of dry landscape vegetation (NOT household trash) that originates from the landowner’s property. Hazard reduction guidelines are listed on the permit and must be followed at all times. If an online permit is not an option, call (530) 644-2345 for assistance.
Property owners conducting residential debris must contact their local Air Quality Management District to determine what permit requirements or burning restrictions apply in their area and must always call to ensure burn day status.
Amador County (209) 223-6246
El Dorado County (530) 621-5897
Sacramento County (279) 972-2876 (BURN)
Alpine County (760) 872-8211, ext. 240
South Lake Tahoe (530) 621-5842, (888) 332-2876
As the burn suspension lifts, cooler temperatures, higher humidity, and the chance of winter weather have helped to begin to diminish the threat of wildfire. However, dry conditions remain across much of the area, so we urge property owners and residents to use caution when conducting debris or agricultural burns. Just because burning is allowed does not mean it is always safe; please assess local conditions carefully, follow all guidelines, and always maintain control of the fire. Individuals can be held civilly and/or criminally liable for allowing a fire to escape their control or burn onto neighboring property. As a reminder, the use of burn barrels is illegal in all counties. Your vigilance is essential to preventing unnecessary fire hazards and keeping our communities safe.
For tips and information on residential landscape debris burning safety, visit https://www.readyforwildfire.org/permits/burn-permit-information/.