DO'S AND DONT'S OF DEBRIS BURNING

DEBRIS BURNING IS A LEADING CAUSE OF HUMAN-CAUSED WILDFIRES.

• CHIP, COMPOST, OR HAUL DEBRIS TO A RECYCLING CENTER
• CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL FIRE AGENCY OR AIR QUALITY AUTHORITY BEFORE YOU BURN
• KNOW THE WEATHER  FORECAST
• BURN ONLY YARD DEBRIS
• KEEP YOUR BURN PILE SMALL OR USE A BURN BARREL WITH A SCREEN
• CLEAR A 15-FOOT RADIUS AROUND YOUR BURN PILE DOWN TO BARE SOIL AND AWAY FROM OVERHEAD VEGETATION
• ALWAYS HAVE WATER AND A SHOVEL ON SITE, AND STAY WITH THE FIRE
• MAKE SURE YOUR BURN PILE IS COMPLETELY OUT
• DON’T USE GASOLINE OR DIESEL TO START YOUR FIRE