Anza, CA Fire Regulations: Backyard Fires (2026)

Anza is in the unincorporated portion of Riverside County's State Responsibility Area (SRA), which means CAL FIRE has wildfire-protection jurisdiction. Riverside County Ordinance 787 adopts and amends the California Fire Code; Chapter 8.32 of the Riverside County Code governs fire prevention. Under California Fire Code §307.4.2, recreational fires may not be conducted within 25 feet of a structure or combustible material unless contained in an approved barbecue pit (in which case 15 ft minimum); the total fuel area is limited to 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height; the fire must be constantly attended by a competent adult until extinguished; and a portable fire extinguisher with a 4-A rating, a charged garden hose, dirt, sand, or other approved on-site suppression equipment must be available. Only clean, dry wood or commercial charcoal may be used; burning leaves, trash, treated lumber, or construction debris is prohibited. CAL FIRE issues a separate burn permit for any agricultural or brush-clearance burning during fire season. Anza is rated in a High to Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone; during declared Red Flag warnings or fire-restriction periods CAL FIRE/Riverside County may impose a total ban on residential outdoor burning including backyard recreational fires. Always verify current burn status with CAL FIRE (Riverside Unit) and Riverside County Fire before lighting any backyard fire.