BUTTE COUNTY, CA (MPG) – Since Nov. 22, CAL FIRE Butte Unit no longer requires burn permits. However, there might be areas in Butte County that still require a burn permit or have restrictions. This can be verified through your local jurisdiction at https://bereadybutte.com/burn-permits/.

Burning can only be done on a permissive burn day.

Residents wanting to burn must verify it is a permissive burn day prior to burning. Visit https://bcaqmd.org or call 855-332-9407 (residential) or 855-332-9406 (agricultural) for burn day status and to familiarize yourself with Butte County air Quality Management District regulations.

Residents are urged to take precautions while burning outdoors to prevent sparking a wildfire. A leading cause of wildfires is escaped debris burning. Before you burn, ensure it’s a permissive burn day by contracting the local air quality district.

As a reminder, always have a minimum 10-foot clearance, down to bare mineral soil around all burn piles, have a tool and a water source available, and an adult present during burning. Failure to follow these simple precautions may result in a citation and fines.

For more information on burning, visit the CAL FIRE website at www.fire.ca.gov and the Be Ready Butte website at https://bereadybutte.com/.