Due to the increasingly dry conditions, anticipated high temperatures and significant fire danger, CAL FIRE/County Fire is reminding residents and visitors that all fireworks (use, sale, possession) are illegal within San Luis Obispo County. Violations will result in a misdemeanor citation with a fine of $2,000. EXCEPTIONS - State Regulated “Safe and Sane” fireworks are …
CAMP SLO PRESCRIBED BURN PLANNED.
On Thursday, June 11th 2020, CAL FIRE plans to conduct a 270-acre prescribed burn on the Camp SLO shooting ranges. This burn is necessary to prevent an unplanned ignition that could occur from upcoming live munitions training by the California National Guard. Smoke will be visible in the San Luis Obispo and Santa Margarita areas …
FIREWORKS
San Luis Obispo County experienced two fireworks related fires this past week. The County Fire Department (CAL FIRE) would like to remind everyone that all fireworks and sky lanterns are banned by ordinance and are illegal to use, sell, or possess in San Luis Obispo County. There is zero tolerance for the use of fireworks, …
LIVE FIRE TRAINING
CAMP ROBERTS AREA - CAL FIRE will be conducting prescribed fire training exercises from Wednesday May 20th to Friday May 22nd, 2020 at multiple locations on Camp Roberts in Monterey County. Broadcast burning of approximately 1,200 acres of grass will be conducted over the 3-day period by approximately 45 firefighters who are participating in this …
BACKYARD BURNING SUSPENDED
May 1, 2020, in accordance with Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 4423(b), marks the end of the open burn season. Burning authorized under Backyard Burn Permits issued by the Air Pollution Control District (APCD) will be suspended until the end of fire season. In addition to an APCD Burn Permit, all other types of burning …