Both CAL FIRE and the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District have suspended residential burn permits and open burning in State Responsibility Areas and unincorporated parts of the county due to increasing fire danger. Early fire activity, rising temperatures, and drying vegetation have created conditions that make wildfires more likely and more difficult to control.
Under the suspension, outdoor burning of landscape debris is no longer allowed, and existing burn permits are temporarily invalid. Some limited exceptions may be granted for essential health or safety purposes, but generally, residents should assume open burning is prohibited. Campfires are permitted only in designated areas, such as developed campgrounds or parks, if properly maintained and safe.
The suspension will remain in effect until conditions improve. Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant, maintain defensible space around their homes, and use alternative methods for disposing of vegetation. For more information, residents can view the official CAL FIRE notice here and the County Fire proclamation here.