Outdoor burning rules in Ventura County, CA — also called the burn ban, open burning, or fire restriction ordinance — set when you can burn yard waste, debris, or run a recreational fire.
Open burning in unincorporated Ventura County is heavily regulated by the Ventura County Fire Department and VCAPCD. Burning of trash, yard waste, and debris is prohibited. Agricultural burning requires VCAPCD permits and compliance with no-burn day declarations.
Open burning in unincorporated Ventura County is regulated by the Ventura County Fire Department and VCAPCD (Ventura County Air Pollution Control District). Open burning of trash, yard waste, and debris is strictly prohibited. Recreational fires in approved fire pits are permitted with restrictions. Agricultural burning requires a VCAPCD burn permit and must comply with no-burn day declarations. VCAPCD monitors air quality and may declare no-burn days during poor conditions. The fire department may impose additional burn restrictions during high fire danger, especially during Santa Ana wind events. Given the Thomas Fire (2017) and Woolsey Fire (2018) history, enforcement of burn regulations is particularly strict in unincorporated areas with significant wildland-urban interface exposure.
Illegal open burning: $50-$500 (VCAPCD fine). Burning during a burn ban: $500-$1,000. Burning without an agricultural burn permit: $250-$500. Starting a fire that spreads: criminal charges under PRC 4423 plus suppression costs ($500-$5,000+ per engine hour). Repeat violations may result in referral to the District Attorney.
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