San Andreas, CA…Effective Tuesday, June 6th, 2017 at 8 a.m. burn hours will be limited to the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. with a valid burn permit.   It is your responsibility to check burn day status by calling your local Air Pollution Control District with jurisdiction over your area.  Calaveras County: (209) 754-6600   Tuolumne County: (209) 533-5598  San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties: (877) 429-2876

Pile Burning Requirements

• Only dry, natural vegetative material such as leaves, pine needles and tree trimmings may be burned.
• The burning of trash, painted wood or other debris is not allowed.
• Do NOT burn on windy days.
• Piles shall be no larger than four feet in diameter and in height.
• Clear a 10-foot diameter down to bare soil around your piles.
• Have a shovel and a water source nearby.
• An adult is required to be in attendance of the fire at all times.

In recent weeks, there have been several debris pile escapes in Tuolumne and Calaveras counties.  These landowners were not following the terms of their permit, or did not have permit.  Anyone who allows fire to escape their control are subject criminal and civil penalties. Close attention to the requirements above and adhering to the terms and conditions within your permit are essential at all times including the evening restricted hours.

Safe residential pile burning of forest residue by landowners is a crucial tool in reducing fire hazards.  Unit Chief Josh White explained, “We strive to allow burning as long as possible; however, due to lower humidity levels and higher temperatures, conditions dictate we must limit burning to evening hours.”

For more information on burning, visit the CAL FIRE website at www.fire.ca.gov.