LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – On Friday Cal Fire's Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit will temporarily lift the burn suspension within the state responsibility area in Sonoma, Lake, Napa and portions of Colusa, Solano and Yolo counties.
The temporary lifting of the suspension also includes the unincorporated areas of Napa County protected by Cal Fire/Napa County Fire.
“The recent rainfall has increased fuel moisture conditions in our area, which supports lifting of the burn suspension,” said Unit Chief Eric Hoffman.
The burn suspension may be reinstated, if needed, due to current drought conditions, which will increase hazardous fire conditions.
Property owners interested in conducting open burning are required to check with their local fire agency and air pollution district to ensure they meet all fire and air pollution permit requirements, prior to burning.
With the cooler moist temperatures department personnel encourage property owners to continue their outdoor housekeeping of providing proper clearance – 100 feet of defensible space – around their structures.
Actions to maintain or create a defensible space include:
- Maintain 100 feet of defensible space;
- Remove all dead plants, grasses or weeds from within 30 feet of structure;
- Trim trees 6 feet from the ground;
- Remove all leaves, pine needles and debris from roofs;
- Create an evacuation plan – practice the plan with your family.
For more information about fire safety or prescribed fire and its benefits visit the Cal Fire Web site, www.fire.ca.gov , or call your local Cal Fire facility.