Please make sure to call the burn information line immediately prior to burning. Winter months are a safe time to work on maintaining your defensible space around your home and structures on your property.  Please keep in mind that the “Defensible Space” regulations changed as of January 1, 2005, to 100 feet around every structure or to the property line, which ever is closer.  This does not mean a barren landscape.  It does mean separating fire fuels, keeping your weeds cut down and maintaining this from year to year.  For further information on the new regulations visit the CDF website at www.fire.ca.gov or stop by your CDF fire station for more information. To make sure it is indeed a burn day before you light your pile contact the Amador Air District at 223-6246. Call 223-6246 and remember prior to lighting an outdoor fire burn only natural vegetation that is dry and watch where your smoke is going.  Burn only when smoke travels away from your neighbors and never leave your fire unattended.