Residential burn restrictions were lifted for the Truckee Fire Protection District on Friday.
The area where restrictions have been lifted covers areas of Nevada, Yuba, Placer and Sierra Counties within California.
People with residential burn permits can now resume burning on permissible burn days.
Burning is not allowed without a permit.
Permits can be obtained at this link.
People are asked to use caution while burning, and to follow all guidelines to maintain control of their fires.
Pile Burning requirements:
- Only dry, vegetative material such as leaves, pine needles and tree trimmings may be burned.
- The burning of trash, painted wood or other debris is not allowed.
- Do not burn on windy days.
- Piles should be no larger than four feet in diameter and in height. You can add to the pile as long as it burns down.
- Clear 10-foot down to bare soil around your piles.
- Have a shovel and water source nearby.
- An adult is required to always be in attendance of the fire.
For more information on pile burning, visit the CalFire website at www,fire.ca.gov.
