Burn Permit Suspension Lifted For Riverside County

LAKE ELSINORE, CA — Riverside County officials have lifted all burn permit suspensions as of 8 a.m. Monday morning, fire officials announced Sunday.

Cal Fire Unit Chief Bill Weiser said those possessing current and valid agriculture and residential burn permits can resume burning on permissible burn days.

As a side note, Cal Fire officials must inspect agricultural burns until the end of the peak fire season, and inspections may be required for other burns.

According to the agency, cooler temperatures, higher humidity, and the onset of winter weather have helped to diminish the threat of wildfire across the county.

Still, property owners and residents are asked to use caution while conducting debris or agriculture burns, follow all guidelines provided, and maintain fire control.

Open burning permits are required in Riverside County. Residents wishing to burn must verify it is a permissive burn day by contacting the South Coast Air Quality Management District at www.aqmd.gov, or 866-966-3293.

The agency reminded the public of the following guidelines for pile burning:

• Residential burning is not permitted in Riverside County, except for tumbleweeds;
• Burning trash, painted wood, or other debris is not allowed;
• Do NOT burn on windy days;
• Piles should be no larger than three feet high by two feet wide. You can add to the pile as it burns down;
• Clear a 10-foot diameter down to bare soil around your piles;
• Have a shovel and a water source nearby.

More information on open burning and obtaining a permit can be found at www.burnpermit.fire.ca.gov