CAL FIRE Suspends Burn Permits in Humboldt and Del Norte Counties

High Rock Crew on a hillside. [Photo provided by Cal Fire Humboldt – Del Norte unit]

With a recent increase in fire activity, higher temperatures, lower fuel moistures, and minimal precipitation in the forecast, the threat of wildfire impacting life, property, or natural resources is observable.

CAL FIRE Humboldt – Del Norte Unit Chief Kurt McCray thanks local citizens who have conducted debris burning safely and helped reduce hazardous wildland fuels.

Thereby, with the authority vested by the Director of the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection as per Section 4423.1 of the Public Resources Code; CAL FIRE suspends, except within the incorporated cities, the privileges of burning by permit and other uses of open fire in the geographic area described as:

ALL STATE RESPONSIBILITY AREA LANDS WITHIN HUMBOLDT AND DEL NORTE COUNTIES

Campfires within organized campgrounds or on private property that are otherwise permitted will be allowed if the campfire is maintained in such a manner as to prevent its spread to the wildland and other private property. In accordance with Section 4423.2 of the Public Resources Code, state rangers or other authorized agents of the Director of Forestry and Fire Protection may issue restricted temporary burning permits whenever it can be shown that burning or use of open fire is essential for reasons of public health, safety, or welfare. A campfire permit can be obtained at local fire stations or online at PreventWildfireCA.org.

Fire Hawk at Kneeland airbase. [Photo provided by Cal Fire Humboldt – Del Norte unit]

This order shall become effective at 6:00 AM, Monday, June 30^th, 2025, and remain in effect until CAL FIRE formally terminates this proclamation.

Here are some tips to help prepare homes and property:

• Clear all dead and or dying vegetation 100 feet from around all structures.

• Landscape with fire resistant plants and non-flammable ground cover.

• Find alternative ways to dispose of landscape debris like chipping or hauling vegetation to a biomass energy or green waste facility.

The department may issue restricted temporary burning permits if there is an essential reason due to public health and safety. Agriculture, land management, fire training, and other industrial-type burning may proceed if a CAL FIRE official inspects the burn site and issues a special permit.

For additional information on how to create Defensible Space, on how to be prepared for wildfires, as well as tips to prevent wildfires, visit www.ReadyForWildfire.org.