Mariposa, CA…CAL FIRE burn permits will be required in Mariposa County starting May 1. Permits are free of charge and can be obtained at your local CAL FIRE station or online at burnpermit.fire.ca.gov. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit (MMU) has announced effective at 8 a.m. Sunday, May 1 all hazard reduction burning will require a CAL FIRE burn permit in Mariposa County. For piles larger than 4×4, residents can obtain an LE-5 burn permit from any local CAL FIRE station.

CAL FIRE MMU will accommodate COVID 19 social distancing. Permits will be available online by visiting burnpermit.fire.ca.gov or visit your local CAL FIRE station.

Property owners conducting hazard reduction burning are responsible for checking the burn day status.

Burn Day Information Line: 209-966-1200 Mariposa County Air Pollution Control District: 209-966-2220 Hazard Reduction Guidelines are listed on the permit and must be followed at all times. For more information visit ReadyForWildfire.org or fire.ca.gov

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