Outdoor Burning: Ontario vs Victorville
How do outdoor burning rules compare between Ontario, CA and Victorville, CA?
Ontario and Victorville have similar restriction levels.
Ontario, CA
San Bernardino County
Open burning of yard waste, trash, or debris is banned in Ontario under the adopted California Fire Code and SCAQMD Rule 444. Only recreational fires in approved pits and BBQ cooking are allowed.
View full Ontario rules →Victorville, CA
San Bernardino County
Open burning of yard waste, trash, or debris is banned in Victorville under the adopted California Fire Code and MDAQMD rules. Only recreational fires in approved pits and BBQ cooking are allowed.
View full Victorville rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Ontario | Victorville |
|---|---|---|
| SCAQMD rule | Rule 444 prohibits open burning | - |
| Allowed | Recreational wood fires and BBQs only | Recreational wood fires and BBQs only |
| Prohibited | Leaves, trash, debris, tires | Leaves, trash, debris, tires |
| No-burn days | All wood fires suspended | All wood fires suspended |
| SCAQMD tip line | 1-800-CUT-SMOG | - |
| MDAQMD rule | - | Rule 444 prohibits open burning |
| Permitted ag burns | - | MDAQMD permit required |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Ontario FAQ
Can I burn yard clippings in Ontario?
No. SCAQMD Rule 444 and the local fire code both ban open burning of leaves, brush, and yard waste. Use green waste bins for disposal.
Does the no-burn day rule apply to gas fire pits?
No-burn day advisories specifically target wood smoke. Natural gas and propane fire features are allowed to operate on no-burn days.
Victorville FAQ
Can I burn Joshua tree clippings or yard waste in Victorville?
No. MDAQMD Rule 444 and the local fire code both ban open burning of leaves, brush, and yard waste. Joshua tree material has special rules and may even require a CDFW permit before disposal.
Does the no-burn day rule apply to gas fire pits?
No-burn day advisories target wood smoke. Natural gas and propane fire features are allowed to operate on no-burn days as long as no red flag warning restricts them.
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