Burn Ban in Effect – Outdoor burning is prohibited as of 6/15/26
DID YOU KNOW?
Burn permits are now issued ONLINE and FREE of charge! The permit allows for the burning of dry vegetation (NOT household trash) that originates on the landowners property. Violations of any burning permit terms are a violation of state law (Public Resource Codes 4421, 4422, 4423 and 4425).
Your Home Owners Association may not allow residential burning. Check your local CC&R's for further restrictions.
BURN GUIDELINE & SAFETY TIPS
-
Make sure your pile(s) are no larger than four feet by four feet in diameter.
Scrape a ten foot wide ring around each debris pile down to bare dirt.
Have a shovel and water supply (charged hose) close by to use in the event your fire escapes from the pile.
Make sure an adult is in attendance throughout the entire burn until the pile is completely extinguished.
-
No burning shall be undertaken unless weather conditions, (particularly wind) are such that burning can be considered safe.
You may only burn on “Permissive Burn Days” as determined by Air Quality. Make sure to call your local Air Quality Management District prior to lighting your pile(s).
During certain times of the year when fire danger is high, residential debris burning of dead vegetation is unsafe and burn restrictions go into effect. These restrictions are usually lifted in the winter months however, homeowners should always check with their local Air Quality Management Districts before burning.
AIR DISTRICT INFORMATION
NEVADA COUNTY:
PLACER COUNTY:
1-800-998-BURN
BURNING ALTERNATIVES
To eliminate the chance of a fire spreading, to reduce pollutants from the air, or if health reasons prevent you from burning, here are other ways to dispose of yard waste.
CURRENT PRESCRIBED FIRE INFORMATION
Tahoe National Forest Truckee Ranger District Prescribed Fire
“It is imperative that landowners follow all requirements listed on the burn permit,” said the CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit Chief. “If a fire escapes their control, they can be issued a citation and be held liable for suppression costs and damages.”
TYPES OF BURN PERMITS
Residential Burning (LE-62A) is used for burning outdoors at a single or two-family dwelling unit or residence using burn piles less than 4 feet by 4 feet. Landscape and yard clippings may be burned, such as branches, leaves, and other dead vegetation.
General Burning (LE-5) involves burning large piles and planned fires. Burning allowed includes agricultural burning, incinerator barrel burning in specific counties, burn piles, small parcels or strips, small plots of grass or weeds, or burning on vacant land. This permit is also used for hazardous project work that could cause a fire (e.g., outdoor welding, grinding, metal work, hot work, etc.).
Broadcast Burning Permit (LE-7/8) allows for the controlled application of fire for wildland management purposes. (e.g., grasslands, shrublands, and oak woodlands). Burn Plan: An operational plan for managing a specific fire intensity and behavior to achieve resource benefits and specific management objectives.
Applicants interested in obtaining a Project Burn Permit (nonresidential) within the Truckee Fire Protection District LRA; please contact admin@truckeefire.org.
Thank you and please reach out with any questions!