Burn Permits Suspended In Marin County: CAL FIRE

MARIN COUNTY, CA — As fire danger intensifies across the North Bay, Cal Fire is shutting down residential burn permits in seven counties, citing hotter weather, dry fuels, and worsening wildfire conditions.

The move affects thousands of residents who routinely burn landscape debris and comes as fire officials warn that the region is entering a period of elevated wildfire risk.

Cal Fire suspended all residential outdoor burning permits across Colusa, Lake, Marin, Napa, Solano, Sonoma, and Yolo counties after officials identified increasing wildfire threats driven by rising temperatures, drying vegetation, low fuel moisture, and minimal forecast precipitation.

The suspension started 8 a.m. today and prohibits residents from burning landscape debris, including brush, branches, and leaves, within areas protected by CAL FIRE (state responsibility areas).

Cal Fire officials said deteriorating fire conditions are creating greater risks to life, property, and natural resources throughout the region. The agency issued the suspension as fire activity begins to increase ahead of the peak summer wildfire season.

Lake County already enforces an annual burn ban through the Lake County Air Quality Management District each year.

Marin County residents seeking information about residential burning requirements can obtain details through county permitting resources.

With outdoor debris burning no longer permitted, Cal Fire urged homeowners to reduce wildfire risk by clearing dead vegetation within 100 feet of structures, planting fire-resistant landscaping, maintaining nonflammable ground cover, and using alternatives such as chipping, hauling, or biomass recycling facilities to dispose of landscape waste.

The agency said it may approve temporary restricted burn permits when burning is necessary to protect public health and safety. Agricultural operations, land management projects, firefighter training exercises, and certain industrial burns may continue if a Cal Fire official inspects the site and issues a special permit.

Campfires remain allowed at organized campgrounds and on private property where otherwise permitted, provided they are maintained in a manner that prevents spread to surrounding vegetation or neighboring property. Residents can obtain campfire permits through local fire stations or online at PreventWildfireCA.org.

Cal Fire also encouraged residents to create and maintain defensible space around homes and to review wildfire preparedness information as fire season conditions continue to worsen across Northern California.