Effective Nov. 9, residents in Amador, El Dorado, Alpine, and Sacramento counties will be able to pile burn.

Those possessing current and valid agriculture and residential burn permits will be able to resume burning on permissible days.

CalFire burn permits will be required until the end of peak fire season. Fire officials ask property owners and residents to use caution while conducting debris or agriculture burns. Individuals can be held civilly and/or criminally liable for allowing a fire to escape their control and/or burn onto neighboring property.

For more info, call 530.621.5842.

Pile burning requirements

·       Only dry, natural vegetative material such as leaves, pine needles and tree trimmings may be burned.

·       The burning of trash, painted wood or other debris is not allowed.

·       Do not burn on windy days.

·       Piles should be no larger than 4 feet in diameter and in height. You can add to pile as it burns down.

·       Clear a 10 foot diameter down to bare soil around your piles.

·       Have a shovel and a water source nearby.

·       An adult is required to be in attendance of the fire at all times.