Cal Fire Suspends Burn Permits Across Seven Northern California Counties

Cal Fire has suspended all residential outdoor burn permits for landscape debris in multiple California counties, including Alpine, Amador, El Dorado, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Shasta, and Eastern Trinity, due to rapidly increasing fire danger from warming temperatures, dry winds, and abundant annual grass growth. The suspension, effective June 16, prohibits burning branches, leaves, and yard waste to reduce the risk of wildfire ignition, although campfires in organized campgrounds and on private property may still be permitted if managed safely. Fire officials advise residents to maintain a minimum of 100 feet of defensible space around homes, clear dead vegetation, use fire-resistant landscaping, and seek alternative debris disposal methods like chipping or hauling to green waste facilities. Restricted temporary burn permits may be issued for essential reasons involving public health and safety, with agricultural, land management, fire training, and industrial burns allowed under special inspection. Recent fires in the Sacramento area have already prompted evacuations and highlighted the urgent need for heightened fire prevention measures. Cal Fire emphasizes preparedness and vigilance as conditions remain hazardous across these regions.