Burn Suspension Lifted in Nevada, Yuba and Placer Counties

Thursday, October 11, 2007

Burn Suspension Lifted in Nevada, Yuba and Placer Counties

Fire Season Winding Down

By: Gina Chamberlin, CAL FIRE NYP
Published: Oct 11, 2007 at 08:26

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Unit Chief Brad Harris, has announced that the suspension on all residential burning in Nevada, Yuba, and Placer Counties in areas designated as State Responsibility Areas (SRA) will be lifted effective October 11, 2007 at 8:00 am. This is due to the cooler temperatures and recent rainfall.

Chief Harris stated, "Fire Season is not over yet, residents still must be very careful and maintain control of their fire at all times." Burning will be allowed on permissive burn days "open hours" with a valid burn permit which can obtained at your local fire station, free of cost.

Chief Harris also added, "If a fire escapes your control, you may be held liable for all costs associated with the suppression of the fire and the damages it caused."

The following are guidelines that must be followed in order to safely and legally burn:

- Burn piles must be 4 feet or less in diameter and only contain dry vegetation.

- Provide a 10 foot area free of flammable materials and vegetation around all burn piles.

- An adult must be in attendance of the fire at all times with a shovel & water supply.

- Do not burn on warm or windy days.

- Make sure it is a permissive burn day. For Placer County (530) 889-6868, Yuba County (530)741-6299 or Nevada County (530) 274-7928.

- Use of burn barrels or burning of household waste is no longer allowed.

When burning, watch where the smoke goes and be a courteous neighbor by not smoking them out. Chief Harris also encourages residents "to use the free brush chipping programs as a safe alternative to burning." Nevada County Chipping Program (530) 272-1122, Yuba County (530) 713-7515 and Placer County (530) 889-0111 ext. 3

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Thursday, October 11, 2007