Marin County, CA – Cooler temperatures, higher humidity, and the increasing chance of rainfall have led the Marin County Fire Department to lift a debris burn permit suspension previously in place. With reduced threats of wildfire, those possessing valid agriculture and residential burn permits can now burn in Marin on permissible burn days.
Property owners should use caution while conducting debris or agriculture burns, follow all guidelines, and maintain constant control of the fire. All residents intending to conduct a burn must complete a LE5 California Inter-Agency Burn Permit and have it signed off by Marin County Fire. Contact the nearest Marin County Fire station for coordination and permit submittal.
Residents intending to schedule a burn must verify it will be on a permissive burn day prior to starting the operation. Open burn fees may apply. Visit the Bay Area Air Quality Management District for rules and regulations.
Pile Burning Requirements
- Only dry, natural vegetative material may be burned.
- The burning of trash, painted wood or other debris is not allowed.
- Do NOT burn on windy days.
- Piles should be no larger than four feet in diameter and in height.
- Additional debris can be added to a pile as it burns down.
- Clear a 10-foot diameter down to bare soil around piles.
- Have a shovel and a water source nearby.
- An adult is required to tend the fire at all times.
Safe burning of dead and dry vegetation by landowners is a crucial tool in reducing fire hazards. State, federal and local land management and fire agencies will also be utilizing this same window of opportunity to conduct prescribed burns aimed at improving forest health and resiliency on private and public lands.