Fire pit rules in Glenn County, CA — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Backyard fire pits and recreational fires in unincorporated Glenn County are treated as open burning, governed by Glenn County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) 'burn day' rules and CAL FIRE fire-season restrictions. Residents must confirm it is a permissive burn day before igniting, keep clearance around the fire, and never burn when sustained winds exceed 15 mph.
Unincorporated Glenn County combines valley ag land with western foothill State Responsibility Area (SRA) where CAL FIRE's Tehama-Glenn Unit governs outdoor fire. Open recreational fires fueled by dry, natural vegetation are subject to Glenn County APCD burn-day rules: residents must call the Air District at (530) 934-6500 or 1-800-446-2876 to confirm it is a burn day and report what they plan to burn. APCD residential burn hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and no burning is permitted when wind is sustained over 15 miles per hour. CAL FIRE requires a burn permit for residential outdoor burning, generally starting around May 1 each fire season; permits are obtained free through CAL FIRE and require following safe-burning conditions. CAL FIRE's statewide standards call for a cleared area down to bare mineral soil around any burn or recreational fire, a water source and shovel on hand, and constant adult supervision. During declared fire season or red-flag conditions, CAL FIRE may suspend outdoor burning entirely; gas- or propane-fueled patio fire features are typically less restricted than open wood fires but should still be attended. Confirm current status with both the APCD and CAL FIRE Tehama-Glenn before lighting any outdoor fire.
Lighting an open or recreational fire on a no-burn day, during a CAL FIRE burn suspension, in high wind, or without required clearance can result in citation by the Glenn County APCD or CAL FIRE. If a fire escapes, the responsible party can be billed for fire-suppression costs and held liable for property damage.
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