County of El Dorado

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In conjunction with the fire districts, the Calif. Department of Forestry, and the Air Resource Board, the Air Quality Management District of El Dorado County regulates "burn" and "no burn" days. Please check to make sure today is a burn day before you burn.

Image of a Fire Flame Is Today a Burn Day?
Toll Free Burn Information Lines
West Slope 866-621-5897
South Lake Tahoe 888-332-2876
Check Here for Today's Air Quality AQI

Applications, Fact Sheets, & Information

Burn Permit Application
EDC Air Quality Management District Rule 300-Open Burning (Amended June 3, 2008)
Backyard Household Waste Burning Fact Sheet
Wood Burning Handbook
Fire Safety
Allowed Burn Materials

Smoke and Heat Information

Red Dot   Fire Season: What to do Before a Wildfire

Red Dot   Fire Information & Tips

Red Dot   When Wildfires Occur, Know How to Protect Yourself from Smoke.

Red Dot   Wildfire Smoke Visibility Index to gauge the amount of smoke in their
area and take precautions when the air quality worsens.

Red Dot Sacramento Regional Air Quality Map and Index (Set the Pollutant parameter to Particulate Matter (PM) and Click on "Go". Click on “Animate” to view earlier AQI conditions for today.

Other Information & Links

Red Dot   Request for Fire Safe Council Free Chipping Service

Red Dot   Smoke & Your Health

Red Dot   California Wildfire Disaster Guidance and Links

Red Dot   Smoke Management Program Plan Document

Red Dot   Fire Agencies Contact Information

Red Dot   Map of Fire Districts