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May 1, 2022
CAL FIRE SLO announced that Backyard Burn permits issued by the Air Pollution Control District (APCD) will be suspended until the end of the fire season.
January 4, 2022
Monday marks the beginning of the burn season in San Luis Obispo County, Cal Fire officials said.
May 21, 2021
Aiming to prevent a repeat of last years devastating CZU Lightning Complex wildfire that burned 86,000 acres, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Prevention suspended burn permits in San Mateo and Santa Cruz counties.
January 7, 2021
–Due to recent rainfall and vegetation moisture levels, backyard burning permits will be authorized effective Jan. 6, 2021. The burn season, which typically runs through the end of April, affects the burning of residential yard trimmings in backyards and agricultural wastes. Open burn season will close when local fire agencies see an increased risk of wildfires from drying brush and grass. All burning requires a permit from the San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District (APCD). Due...