Open Burning
Burn Day Status:
PLEASE NOTE: CAL FIRE burn permits are required beginning May 1st - Obtain CAL Fire Burn Permits here: Home | CAL FIRE Burn Permits
***The CAL FIRE Burn Ban for backyard, residential open burning takes effect Monday, June 15, 2026.***
| Sunday (06/14/2026) | |
|---|---|
| Residential Burning | Burn Day with a valid burn permit where burning is allowed. *Today is the final day that burning is allowed in most areas of Butte County before the CAL FIRE burn ban begins.* Please see our Residential Burn Page for more information or call 530-332-9407. |
| Agricultural Burning | Agricultural Burn Day with a valid District permit and CAL Fire burn permit (if required). Refer to your burn permit for additional requirements. Call (530-332-9406 for recorded information about burn status |
| Monday (06/15/2026) | |
| Residential Burning | Burn Day in Biggs and Gridley ONLY with a valid burn permit. Please see our Residential Burn Page for more information or call 530-332-9407. |
| Agricultural Burning | No forecast - Information updated daily by 8:45 AM. |
Agricultural Burn Line Online:
Daily orchard brush burning with a valid agricultural burn permit can be reported by calling 530-332-9406 or by using the form below. Don't start or report burning before 8:45am. Only reporting for piled orchard brush should be submitted. To request authorization for any other type of burning (ditchbanks, stumps, weeds, field crops, orchard removal, etc.) please call 530-332-9400 and request the on-duty inspector.
