Burn Day Status
Use The Table Below to see if it is a Burn Day in Your Area.
For questions about burning regulations and best practices, please refer to our Burning FAQ. For an Open Outdoor Burning Air Pollution Permit application please click here.
Most Federal Holidays are NO BURN DAYS in all areas, unless otherwise designated in the table below:
Call (530) 274-7928 for Burn Status updates via telephone.
Cal Fire residential burn permits are currently not required in the entirety of the District.
| AREA | Monday 4/20/26 | Tuesday 4/21/26 |
|---|---|---|
| Western Nevada County (West of Norden, Including Soda Springs) | YES | YES |
| Town of Truckee (Truckee Fire Protection District permit required) | YES | YES |
| Sierra County | YES | YES |
| Plumas County | YES | YES |
Call Cal Fire for updates at 530-251-4403 (Plumas County only)
Open burning is NOT ALLOWED in the city limits of Grass Valley, Nevada City and City of Portola
Permits are required in the Quincy area, please use the map below to determine if an Air Pollution Permit is required prior to open burning in the Quincy Area. Email office@myairdistrict.com with any questions
