Effective today, November 15th at
8:00 am, the CAL FIRE Amador-El Dorado Unit is declaring the end of fire
season. Although fire
season is ending in the Amador-El Dorado Unit, CAL FIRE will continue to
maintain and staff equipment to respond to local emergencies as well as
meet statewide needs. Burning Permits from CAL FIRE will no longer be required
within State Responsibility Areas in Amador and El Dorado Counties.
Burning can only be done on permissive burn days as
determined by the California Air Resources Board and the Local Air Quality
Management District. In addition, Burn Permits from the local Air District may be required based on the
type of open burning being conducted. To determine the daily burn day status in
your area call Amador
Air District at 223-6246. This information is updated daily.