LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Recent rains and cooler temperatures across the region have lowered the threat of wildfires.
As a result, this week Cal Fire Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit Chief Mike Marcucci announced the lifting of the requirement on Cal Fire permits needed for burning in the State Responsibility Areas, or SRA, of Colusa, Napa, Solano, Sonoma and Yolo counties.
The lifting of that requirement went into effect at 8 a.m. Monday, Dec. 12 at 8 a.m.
For information on burn permits for Lake County, please visit the South Lake County Fire Protection District website at https://www.southlakecountyfire.org./home/permits/.
Marcucci reminded residents that while we are enjoying the rain and cooler temperatures, we are living in a year-round fire season.
“Please take the time to ensure your property and homes are ready for the next time that fire strikes,” Marcucci said. “It is also a great time to ensure that your flues and chimneys are clean as well.”
Marcucci also reminded residents that safe residential pile burning of forest residue by landowners is a crucial tool in reducing fire hazards.
State, federal and local land management and fire agencies also utilize this same window of opportunity to conduct prescribed burns aimed at improving forest health and reducing fuels on private and public lands.
For more on residential burning and ways to burn safely visit https://burnpermit.fire.ca.gov/.
Visit www.readyforwildfire.org for additional information on wildfire preparedness.
Cal Fire Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit lifts requirements for burn permits
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