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Current Burn Restrictions

Westwood currently is following the Cal-Fire guidlines concerning burn restrictions. 

 

Updated March 2024

Current Burn Restrictions:  Open without permit, must contact Air Quality Control prior to burning for any further restrictions at 530-257-BURN

May 1st Burn permits required ( open burning hours) Must contact Air Quality Control prior to burning for any further restrictions at 530-257-BURN 

June 1st Burn permits required ( burning hours reduced to 5am to noon) Must contact Air Quality Control prior to burning for any further restrictions at 530-257-BURN

JULY 1st ALL BURN PERMITS WILL BE SUSPENDED FOR THE FIRE SEASON ( dates are subject to change)

 

BURNING REQUIREMENTS

For burning debris in small 4-feet x 4-feet piles:

  • Burn Permits Required
  • Maximum pile size 4 foot in diameter.
  • Clear all flammable material and vegetation within 10-feet of the outer
    edge of pile and down to the bare earth. 
  • Keep a water supply close to the burning site.
  • An adult should be in attendance with a shovel until the fire is out.
  • No burning shall be undertaken unless weather conditions (particularly
    wind) are such that burning can be considered safe.
  • No burning of natural debris that didnt originate from permitted property.

No household trash or garbage can be burned.

Burn permits are only valid on “Permissive Burn Days” as determined by the State Air Resources Board or the local Air Pollution Control District (APCD).

Lassen County Air Quality Control District : 530-257-BURN

Call us if you have any questions: 530-256-3589

or Email us at Fire@westwoodcsd.org

Apply for a burn permit here:

   You can obtain your FREE burning permit  by clicking on the link below, or you can visit us at 206 Third street during buisness hours or at the Cal Fire station located at A-21 and Greenwood St

Learn before you burn

Online Burn Permit

Camp Fire Permit