CAL FIRE
NEWS RELEASE
CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY & FIRE PROTECTION
LASSEN-MODOC
UNIT
Release Date: June 26, 2008
Contact Information: Josh White, Nikole Melo, or
Chris VanCor
Contact Number: (530) 257-4171
BURN PERMIT SUSPENSION IN LASSEN AND MODOC COUNTIES
INCLUDING THE ALMANOR BASIN OF PLUMAS COUNTY
SUSANVILLE – CAL FIRE Unit Chief
Brad Lutts issued a Proclamation today that all residential
burn permits within the State Responsibility Area in
Lassen and Modoc Counties, including the Almanor Basin
of Plumas County, will be suspended midnight June 26,
2008.
Residential burning will not be permitted until the
suspension has been cancelled by Chief Lutts. Agricultural,
training, campfire permits and vegetation control burns
conducted under permit are not affected by the Proclamation.
“You provide the defense – we’ll provide
the offense” said Chief Lutts. This is sound advice
for California homeowners. It is of vital importance
for all homeowners and residents to maintain adequate
clearance around their homes. State Law (Public Resources
Code 4291) states a minimum of 100 feet of clearance
of flammable vegetation around all structures. This
clearance called “defensible space” by firefighters
allows fire crews a chance to safely protect homes from
an advancing fire. Remember, defensible space is your
responsibility.
Chief Lutts asks for everyone’s cooperation in
helping prevent fires, especially with the current number
of fires in the state. Chief Lutts wants everyone to
have an enjoyable 4th of July, but warns that fireworks
are illegal in the unincorporated areas of Lassen, Modoc
and Plumas Counties.
Call the Fire Prevention Bureau if you have any fire
concerns.
For more information on burning requirements, contact
your local fire department or visit the CAL FIRE website
at www.fire.ca.gov
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