November 15, 2024 – Mariposa County officials offer information about burning in Mariposa County.
Planning to burn piles or debris, don't forget to check out these pointers.
Remember, burning is limited to 4X4 piles within the 100' defensible space. If burning outside of the 100' defensible space an Air Pollution burn permit is required, for more information visit: https://www.mariposacounty.org/.../Air-Pollution-Burn-Permits.
What can be burned:
• Clean, dry vegetation can be burned. Burning dry vegetation creates less smoke.
• Only light what will burn in 12 hours or less. Smoldering fires often are a nuisance to your neighbors.
• Burning vegetation that has been transported from one property to another is not allowed.
WHAT CANNOT BE BURNED:
• Burn barrels are prohibited.
• Household garbage such as cans, glass, diapers, furniture, plastics, rubber, tires, tar paper, asphalt shingles, demolition debris, and construction materials (such as treated lumber insulation, paints, coatings, and metal) cannot be burned. When burned, these things can produce toxins that create health problems. The Hidden Hazards of Backyard Burning: https://bit.ly/3P0j3se.
For all other questions, call the Environmental Health Office at 209-966-2220.
Source: Mariposa County Health & Human Services
Related: CAL FIRE Announces Madera, Mariposa and Merced Counties Debris Burning Allowed Beginning Friday, November 8, 2024 – Burn Permit Required
