LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit will lift the burn suspension in the State Responsibility Areas of the unit, which include the counties of Sonoma, Lake, Napa, Yolo, Solano and Colusa.

The lifting of the suspension is effective Monday, Oct. 31, at 8 a.m.

Until fire season has been declared closed by Unit Chief Tim Streblow all burn piles in the State Responsibility Area must be inspected by Cal Fire personnel, prior to ignition.

The recent wet weather has alleviated the dry fuel conditions which triggered the permit suspension earlier in the summer, Cal Fire reported.

“Although the suspension has been lifted, permits are still required, and that despite the welcomed rainfall, a period of dry windy condition could dry fuels to the point where wild land fires are possible,” said Unit Chief Tim Streblow.

With the lifting of the burn suspension in State of Responsibility Areas, residents who hold a Cal Fire permit may resume burning, subject to the regulations of their local fire departments and air quality districts. Burn restrictions still exist in areas of the unit.

Check with you local fire official prior to burning, or call Lake County Air Quality Management District, 707-263-7000.

Property owners who burn outside of the regulations, or allow a fire to escape, may be subject to citations by Cal Fire.

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