The season runs from Dec. 18 to April 30 and people can light fires on Burn Days designated by the Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District. In some areas a permit is needed and there are regulations:
• Only yard waste and brush from the premises of one- or two-family residences can be burned.
• Piles can be up to 4 feet in diameter.
• Burning waste material, including household garbage, tires, construction material, plastic, tar paper and poison oak is not allowed.
• A garden hose connected to a water source and a shovel must be readily available.
• An adult must supervise.
• No burning after dark.
• A 10-foot area around the burn pile must be cleared of flammable materials and vegetation.
• Incinerator burning is banned.
People can be cited for burning out of season or violating regulations and can be liable for costs of fighting out-of-control fires. Legal burn days are broadcast on the radio and are available by calling 800 225-2876. Contact the fire department before burning to find out if a permit is required.
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