As Northern California faces an intensified fire season, several counties have taken proactive measures to mitigate wildfire risks by suspending burn permits for outdoor residential burning.
Effective Monday, June 17, counties including Alpine, Amador, El Dorado, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Nevada, Yuba, Placer, and Sierra have implemented restrictions on burning landscape debris such as branches and leaves. Find the source at fox40
The decision, announced by Cal Fire Amador-El Dorado Unit and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit, aims to prevent potential fire incidents exacerbated by dry conditions and high temperatures.
This suspension adds to existing restrictions already in place since June 10 in Amador and El Dorado counties.
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“While outdoor burning of landscape debris is prohibited, residents are urged to prioritize wildfire preparedness by maintaining a minimum of 100 feet of Defensible Space around homes and buildings,” emphasized Cal Fire officials.
They also stressed the importance of readiness for evacuation should the need arise amid ongoing fire threats.
Recent incidents underscore the severity of the current fire season, with notable fires including an 800-acre blaze in Sacramento, a 1,000-acre fire in Butte County, and a significant 14,000-acre fire in San Joaquin County.
These developments highlight the critical need for heightened vigilance and adherence to fire safety measures across the region.