San Andreas, CA…Recent rains and cooler temperatures across the region have lowered the threat of wildfires allowing CAL FIRE’s Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit to transition out of fire season effective Monday, December 28th, at 8 a.m. within the State Responsibility Area of Tuolumne, Calaveras, Eastern Stanislaus and Eastern San Joaquin Counties.

TCU Unit Chief Nick Casci says “Although CAL FIRE burn permits are not required at this time, residents are urged to take appropriate precautions to prevent sparking a wildfire. If residents choose to burn, it is their responsibility to maintain control of their fire.” Before you burn, ensure it’s a permissive burn day by contacting your local air pollution control district (APCD.)

Calaveras County: 209/754-6600
Tuolumne County: 209/533-5598
San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties: 877/429-2876

During the cooler winter months, CAL FIRE will continue to actively focus efforts on fire prevention and fuels treatment as guided by the State Strategic Fire Plan and localized Unit fire plan. These will be done through public education, prescribed burns and various types of fuel reduction. These activities are aimed at reducing the impacts of large, damaging wildfires and improving overall forest health.

The 2020 fire season has been historically active year, even more so than in the past several years. As of December 21, 2020, statewide, CAL FIRE and firefighters from many local agencies battled over 8,112 wildfires within the State Responsibility Area that burned nearly 1,443,152 acres. This is over 2,425 more wildfires and over 996,000 more acres this year than normal. Statewide, 4,257,863 acres have burned in total across Federal, State and local jurisdictions.

Although TCU is transitioning into “open burning,” diligence when burning should always be a priority. Ensure you maintain control of your fire at all times.

For more ways to burn safely visit www.ReadyForWildfire.org.
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