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.
Aiming to prevent a repeat of last year s 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.
–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 to COVID-19 restrictions and protocols, SLO County APCD offices are closed to walk-ins and is highly encouraging those that have held burn permits within the last 2 years to renew this season online. If you do not have access to a computer or their website, call their office at (805) 781-5912.