Glenn County, CA Fire Regulations: Backyard Fires (2026)

Glenn County does not exempt small backyard fires from open-burning rules. Before any backyard burn, residents must call the Glenn County Air Pollution Control District at (530) 934-6500 or 1-800-446-2876 to confirm it is a permissive burn day and report what they intend to burn. APCD residential burn hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and burning is prohibited when wind is sustained over 15 miles per hour. Only dry natural vegetation may be burned — household garbage, plastics, tires, and treated wood are prohibited. CAL FIRE separately requires a residential burn permit during fire season (typically beginning about May 1), available free through CAL FIRE, and follows statewide safe-burning standards: a cleared area down to bare mineral soil around the pile, a shovel and water source on hand, and constant adult supervision. CAL FIRE's Tehama-Glenn Unit may suspend all residential outdoor burning during high fire danger; check current status before lighting. Recreational campfire-style fires and chimineas should be small, attended, and located on cleared ground; propane or gas patio fire features are generally less restricted than open wood fires but should still be supervised. Always verify both the APCD burn-day status and CAL FIRE's current fire-season restrictions.