North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District

10/29/2026

Redding / Weaverville, CA – With recent rainfall events and cooler weather, the current Burn Permit Suspension will be lifted effective Sunday, November 1, 2026. Burn permits are required pursuant to the provisions of section 4423.1 of the Public Resources Code.

CAL FIRE Shasta-Trinity Unit Chief, Sean O’Hara formally advises that those possessing current and valid agriculture and residential burn permits can now resume burning on permissive burn days within the State Responsibility Areas of Shasta and Eastern Trinity Counties. Agricultural burn permits within the state responsibility area may require inspection by CAL FIRE for new application / renewal permits, until the end of the peak fire season declaration by CAL FIRE.

While there remains a threat of wildfires, as we are still in declared fire season, current weather and vegetation conditions are conducive to safely utilize burning to reduce vegetation and create greater resilience to wildfires within communities and rural areas. CAL FIRE facilities will continue to be fully staffed until sufficient rainfall is received, allowing for the gradual reduction of fire control resources, while also prioritizing the ongoing efforts of fuel reduction initiatives. A Burn Permit Suspension may be re-issued in the event adverse fire weather conditions return.

Burn permits can ONLY be obtained online at https://burnpermit.fire.ca.gov
or by utilizing the CALFIRE Headquarters KIOSK to apply for a permit. Hard copy burn permits are no longer issued, a VALID EMAIL ADDRESS IS REQUIRED

Residents MUST verify it is a permissive burn day prior to burning by calling their local Air Quality Management District. In the event of any forecasted wind events, you must ensure your dooryard burn pile has been extinguished and secured.

In Shasta County, Shasta County AQMD – 530-224-8777 or 1-800-411-8728 after 9:00 a.m. or online at: https://www.shastacounty.gov/air-quality/page/burn-day-information

In Trinity County, North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District (NCUAQMD) requires that all burn operations, including residential/dooryard and agriculture/hazard reduction, must obtain an AQMD and CAL FIRE burn permit prior to burning. AQMD burn permits may be obtained by calling (707) 443-3093 or online at the link below. For burn day status, call (NCUAQMD) at (707) 443-7665 or (866) 287-6329.

10/29/2026

10/27/2026

CAL FIRE is scheduled to conduct a controlled burn in the Eel River Wildlife area, south of Humboldt Bay on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

There may be smoke visible near the areas of these prescribed burns. Prescribed fire, also sometimes called a “controlled burn” or “prescribed burn”, is an important tool to prevent and mitigate the impacts of wildfires, including smoke. Prescribed fires typically involve approval by the NCUAQMD, CAL FIRE, and other fire agencies as necessary.

For more information, please contact the NCUAQMD at [email protected] or call (707) 443-3093 for further information

10/12/2026

PRESCRIBED FIRE | LOOK LUKE RX

CAL FIRE Humboldt–Del Norte Unit will assist California State Parks with the Look Luke prescribed fire project at Humboldt Redwoods State Park beginning October 13.

The project will treat approximately 80 acres of grassland near Mattole Road at Harper Creek. Burning may continue throughout October as weather, fuel conditions, and air quality allow.

Why use prescribed fire?

Carefully planned burns help reduce vegetation that can fuel future wildfires, support healthier and more resilient landscapes, help control invasive plants, and restore fire’s natural role in park ecosystems.

What can visitors and nearby residents expect?

All burning will be coordinated with the North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District. Smoke may be visible during operations and for several days afterward. Personnel will continue monitoring the treated areas until smoke is no longer present.

Please use caution near operations, follow posted trail closures, and allow crews room to work.

https://www.fire.ca.gov/what-we-do/natural-resource-management/prescribed-fire

North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District
Humboldt Redwoods State Park

10/08/2026

10/07/2026

BRING US YOUR BRUSH

A little work around your property can make a meaningful difference when wildfire threatens.

Southern Humboldt residents are invited to take advantage of Defensible Space Days and dispose of woody vegetation at no cost.

📅 November 7 & 8
⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Eel River Conservation Camp, Redway — near the transfer station

Bring your brush, branches and other woody vegetation. Unloading assistance will be available.

Creating defensible space helps reduce wildfire risk, improves access for firefighters and strengthens community resilience.

When neighbors take action together, the whole community benefits.

Hosted in partnership with CAL FIRE Humboldt–Del Norte Unit, Caltrans District 1 and the Southern Humboldt Fire Safe Council.

10/02/2026

Fall chipping is almost here, and it's time to sign up! You can prepare by stacking limbs and brush into piles with material facing the same direction. Branches must be smaller than 10in in diameter, and piles may be no taller than 4ft or longer than 100ft.

See attached fliers for more information, or visit FireSafeTrinity.org to register!

This project was made possible through CAL FIRE, USFS CWDG, and USFS RAC funding.

09/29/2026

09/29/2026

Prescribed Burn Planned This Week on Mail Ridge

https://bricelandfire.org/2026/09/28/mail-ridge-prescribed-burn-planned-this-week/

Ft. Seward, CA – September 29, 30 and October 1, 2026 – Briceland Fire, in cooperation with Ft. Seward Ranch and numerous regional partners, including member departments of Southern Humboldt Fire and Rescue, Hybrid Indigenous Stewardship, the Humboldt County Prescribed Burn Association and CAL FIRE Humboldt-Del Norte Unit, will conduct a prescribed burn on the Pepperwood unit along Dyerville Loop Road at Ft. Seward Road. The project will treat approximately 90 acres of oak woodland to improve fire resiliency and support long-term habitat restoration. Operations may extend up to three days, depending on weather and site conditions.

Location: Dyerville Loop Rd @ Ft Seward Rd
Target Acreage: 90 acres
Target Dates: Sept. 29, 30 and Oct. 1
Ignition Time: Approximately 10:00 AM
Lead Agency: Briceland Fire

Smoke may be visible from Highway 101, Miranda, Phillipsville, Weott, and Salmon Creek. Minor traffic impacts on Dyerville Loop Road are possible. While significant smoke impacts are unlikely, some evening drift toward Highway 254 may occur.

The Mail Ridge Wildfire Resilience Project marks the first implementation phase of a larger, landscape-scale effort spanning the 54-mile-long crest of Mail Ridge in Southern Humboldt and northern Mendocino counties. Decades of fire exclusion and past management practices have increased the region’s vulnerability to catastrophic wildfire—threatening forest health, carbon storage, and ecosystem balance. This project is part of a broader effort to restore oak woodland health, reduce hazardous fuels, and improve wildfire resilience across the region.

This project is being led by the Humboldt County Resource Conservation District in collaboration with multiple organizations including Briceland Fire, the Humboldt County Fire Safe Council, Trees Foundation, and Native Health in Native Hands and Hybrid Indigenous Stewardship.

Funding for the Southern Humboldt Forest Health Project is provided by CAL FIRE’s Forest Health Program, as part of California Climate Investments.. California Climate Investments is a statewide program that puts billions of Cap-and-Invest dollars to work reducing GHG emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment – particularly in disadvantaged communities. The Cap-and-Invest program also creates a financial incentive for industries to invest in clean technologies and develop innovative ways to reduce pollution. California Climate Investments projects include affordable housing, renewable energy, public transportation, zero-emission vehicles, environmental restoration, more sustainable agriculture, recycling, and much more. At least 35 percent of these investments are located within and benefiting residents of disadvantaged communities, low- income communities, and low-income households across California.

For more information, visit the California Climate Investments website at: http://www.caclimateinvestments.ca.gov

More information about the Mail Ridgeproject can be found at:

https://humboldtrcd.org/projects/wildfire-resiliency-planning-for-mail-ridge/



(https://www.fire.ca.gov/what-we-do/grants/forest-health)

(https://humboldtrcd.org)

(https://bricelandfire.org/)

(https://humboldtgov.org/FireSafeCouncil)

(https://treesfoundation.org)

(https://www.nativehealthinnativehands.org)

(https://his-services.org)