Just today Humboldt County fire crews responded to six illegal debris burns

"CAL FIRE would like to remind residents that the burn suspension is still in effect.  These illegal debris fires require fire resources to respond to preventable incidents, leaving less resources available for other emergencies.  Just today Humboldt County fire crews responded to six illegal debris burns.  These burns are not only illegal but increase the chances of new catastrophic fire starts and are damaging to the environment."-Paul Savona,Battalion Chief, CAL FIRE



Press Release:

The CAL FIRE Humboldt-Del Norte Unit would like to remind the public that the burn suspension remains in effect.  Burning during the suspension can result in enforcement action under Health and Safety and Public Resources Codes.

Additional civil and criminal charges apply for burning non-approved combustibles, if a fire escapes your control or burns another property.

On September 25, 2020, fire resources responded to six illegal debris burns throughout Humboldt County.  Burning during the suspension increases fire hazard, negatively impacts air quality and generates 911 calls requiring local resources to investigate. CAL FIRE and the North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District (NCUAQMD) will notify the public when the burn ban is lifted.