Outdoor burning rules in Tuolumne 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.
Outdoor burning in unincorporated Tuolumne County requires permits from both CAL FIRE and the Tuolumne County Air Pollution Control District. Burning is only permitted on declared permissive burn days. Burn barrels are prohibited. CAL FIRE may suspend all burn permits during high fire danger.
CAL FIRE burn permits are required in the State Responsibility Area (SRA) and are obtained online at burnpermit.fire.ca.gov. The Tuolumne County APCD also requires permits, available by calling 209-533-5691. Pile size must be 4 feet or less in diameter. Only clean, dry vegetation may be burned. Burning transported vegetation is prohibited. Materials like garbage, plastics, tires, and construction debris cannot be burned. Burn barrels are banned statewide. The APCD Burn Line at 209-533-5598 provides daily burn status.
Burning on no-burn days or without permits is subject to fines and criminal penalties.
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