CAL FIRE - is formally lifting the ban on Dooryard Burning beginning November 1st.
DOORYARD BURNING REQUIREMENTS
Prior to burning, call the Siskiyou County Air Pollution Control District at (530) 842-8123 to find out if it is a “ burn day” and any burn hour restrictions.
Only dry, natural vegetation such as leaves, pine needles and tree trimmings that originated on the property can be burned. Burning household garbage is not allowed.
Piles should be no larger than 4-feet in diameter with 10-feet of clearance down to bare soil.
A responsible adult must be in attendance at all times. Fires should never be left unattended.
Must have a water supply available, such as charged garden hose or 5-gallon water extinguisher.
DO NOT burn on windy days.
Siskiyou County Residents living outside Dunsmuir City Limits are required to first obtain a valid “residential burn permit”. It may be obtained online at the CAL FIRE Burn Permit website: https://burnpermit.fire.ca.gov/ You MUST Print Out and Sign your permit for it to be valid. Burn Permits must be available on hand at burn location.
Dunsmuir residents, it’s advised you review the Burn Permit website and watch the safety video to learn how to safely control your residential landscape debris burn pile. It has some great safety tips!