The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection LassenModoc Unit has begun making residential burn permits available online for residents living within the state responsibility area of Lassen, Modoc and Plumas counties.
Although CAL FIRE burn permits are not currently required for dooryard burning within Lassen, Modoc and Plumas Counties, the online application will provide a convenient alternative to obtaining a permit when the requirement resumes.
Applicants will access the website at https://burnpermit.fire.ca.gov/, watch the mandatory video which reviews burning requirements and safety tips, fill in the required fields, submit the form and a dooryard burn permit will be created.
The applicant must then print and sign the permit. Permits are valid for the calendar year in which they are issued and must be reissued annually on or after January 1st of each year. Residents living in areas where burning in a burn barrel is allowed, may use the online burn permit as well.
You cannot burn in a burn barrel unless you have received authorization from your APCD.
If you are not able to utilize the online burn permit program, you can obtain a burn permit from your local CALFIRE station.
Burning can only be done on permissive burn days. To find out if it is a permissive burn day, contact your local Air Pollution Control District (APCD).
Lassen County – (530) 257-2876 or 257-BURN
Modoc County – (530) 233-6401
Portola – (530) 832-4528
Quincy – (530) 283-3602
Greenville – (530) 284-6520
Chester – (530) 258-2588
