Burn Permit Suspension Lifted

NEWS RELEASE- 10/29/2026

Effective 11/1/2026 at 0600 am, the suspention for outdoor residential burning will be lifted. 

All outdoor burning within the City of Weed limits require a valid burn permit issued by City Hall, the $10.00 annual fee supports fire prevention programs within the city. 

Those possessing a current and valid residential burn permit can now resume burning on permissible burn days. Prior to burning, you must call the Siskiyou County Air Pollution Control District at (530) 842-8123 to confirm the burn day status and any burn hour restrictions.

Dooryard Burning Requirements:

· Only dry, natural vegetation such as leaves, pine needles and tree trimming that originated on the property can be burned. Burning household garbage is not allowed.

· Piles should be no larger than 4-feet in diameter with 10-feet of clearance down to bare soil.

· A responsible adult must always attend. Fires should never be left unattended.

· You must have a water supply available, such as a charged garden hose, a 5-gallon bucket of water or a fire extinguisher.

· DO NOT burn on windy days.

· Burn permits must be at the location and available on hand.

· More information is located on the burn permit.

Residents are encouraged to continue defensible space efforts around their properties.

Thank you for all your continued efforts to create and maintain a safer community in the City of Weed.

Brian Carter
Fire Chief

 

 

 

 

-Brian Carter- Fire Chief