Our burn day designations are based on burn day information for Tuolumne County. Tuolumne and Calaveras counties frequently coincide in their designations concerning permissive burn days. To be certain whether burning is permitted in your area, call the appropriate phone number listed below.

State law prohibits the use of burn barrels. Some landowners and businesses are required to have a burn permit. Burning within the Sonora city limits requires a permit. Violating the rules is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine, jail or both.

  1. Calaveras County residents - (209) 754-6600
  2. Tuolumne County residents - (209) 533-5598
  3. Amador County Burn Day hot line - (209) 223-6246

What the designations mean:

  • YES - This means burning is allowed.
  • NO - This means burning is prohibited.
  • CALL - The official decision was not available at the time the check was made.
Call one of the above numbers to see if the hotline has been updated.

Click here to see the specific regulations and links


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