2012 Fire Season Opens
Fire season opens at 8 am on Monday, May 21, 2012. "Burn time hours will remain open so citizens can continue working on their defensible space," announced CAL FIRE Unit Chief Brian Kirk.
Burn permits are required. Daily monitoring of weather conditions continues and if necessary, burn hours may be restricted or suspended. Visit the CAL FIRE website for tips on keeping your home safe during fire season.
Also available on the CAL FIRE website: Wildfire incident information in our area.
Burn Permits Required May 1, 2012
CAL FIRE will be requiring burn permits in Tuolumne County beginning Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 8 am. Permits will be available at the Groveland Fire Department 8 am to 4:30 pm.
For your safety, limit pile size to four foot in diameter and height, clear the next 10 feet of all vegetation, and have water/tools close by for suppression, if needed. Burn only on burn days by checking with the Air Quality Board at 533-5598.
The Groveland Fire Department is dedicated to excellent service as we safeguard the lives and properties in our community. We provide emergency fire and medical response, rescue, fire prevention, and public education. We are committed to continuing education and training for our staff, volunteer, and reserve firefighters.
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