April 23, 2018 - Mariposa - The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit (MMU) has announced cal fireeffective at 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2018 all hazard reduction burning will require a permit in Mariposa County.

Permits can be obtained at the nearest CAL FIRE station:

CAL FIRE Usona- 2629 Highway 49 South, Mariposa CAL FIRE Mariposa- 5633 Highway 49 North, Mariposa CAL FIRE Coulterville- 10508 Highway 49 North, Coulterville CAL FIRE Cathey’s Valley- 2203 Highway 140, Cathey’s Valley

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.

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Source: CAL FIRE