MARIPOSA COUNTY — The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit (CAL FIRE MMU) has announced that effective at 8 a.m. on Sunday, May 1, all hazard reduction burning will require a CAL FIRE burn permit in Mariposa County.
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For piles larger than 4 x 4 feet, residents can obtain an LE-5 burn permit from any local CAL FIRE station.
CAL FIRE MMU will accommodate COVID-19 social distancing. Permits will be available online by visiting burnpermit.fire.ca.gov or visit your local CAL FIRE station.
Property owners conducting hazard reduction burning are responsible for checking the burn day status.
Burn Day Information Line: 209-966-1200
Mariposa County Air Pollution Control District: 209-966-2220
Hazard Reduction Guidelines are listed on the permit and must be followed at all times.
For more information visit www.readyforwildfire.org or www.fire.ca.gov.
If your burn pile looks like this, it’s too big. Next time, follow the guidelines!
