Outdoor burning rules in Reedley, 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.
Residential outdoor burning is prohibited under SJVAPCD rules. Agricultural burning has been nearly eliminated since January 2025. CAL FIRE burn permits apply during fire season.
Open burning of residential waste, yard trimmings, construction debris, and household refuse is prohibited throughout the City of Reedley. The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) regulates all open burning in the eight-county San Joaquin Valley air basin, which includes Fresno County. A phased ban on agricultural burning began in 2005 under SB 705, and as of January 1, 2025, nearly all categories of agricultural open burning are prohibited, including small orchard removals, vineyard removals, and surface-harvested prunings. Limited exceptions remain for disease and pest control burns with SJVAPCD approval. CAL FIRE burn permits are also required during declared fire season in areas under CAL FIRE jurisdiction. Reedley Municipal Code Section 7-3-4 addresses fire-related regulations in parks, requiring that fires be lit only in designated areas and fully extinguished with water when no longer needed. The SJVAPCD operates a daily burn-decision hotline and Check Before You Burn program that residents and growers must consult before any approved burning activity.
SJVAPCD violations carry fines starting at $1,000 for first offenses and increasing for repeat violations. City nuisance violations under Title 4 may result in administrative citations with fines of $100 to $500. Illegal burning during no-burn days can result in fines up to $1,000 per day from the air district.
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