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December 12, 2021 - Mariposa – Effective Monday, December 13 at 8:00 A.M. the burn permit requirement in Mariposa County will be lifted and residents and will be able to resume burning on permissible burn days. Cooler temperatures, higher humidity and winter weather have helped to diminish the threat of wildfire. Property owners and residents are asked to use caution while conducting debris burns, follow all guidelines provided, and maintain control of the fire at all times. Individuals can be held civilly and/or criminally liable for allowing a fire to escape their control and/or burn onto neighboring property.

Residents wishing to burn MUST verify it is a permissive burn day prior to burning. For burn day information call 209-966-1200 prior to burning.

Mariposa County: Contact Mariposa Air Pollution Control District (APCD) for permit requirements at 209-966-2220.

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

• 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 at all times while burning

Safe residential pile burning of forest residue by landowners is a crucial tool in reducing fire hazards. State, Federal and Local land management and fire agencies will also be utilizing this same window of opportunity to conduct prescribed burns aimed at improving forest health and resiliency on private and public lands.

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