Burn and Smoke Information

For Residential Tumble Weed Burning:

A Burn Permit must be obtained from the nearest Fire Station.   The permit it is good for a year.  The day prior to burning you need to call the local station and let them know that you intend to burn (be placed on the Burn List).  You also need to verify with the AVAQMD that it is a burn day.  You may find that information on our website or by calling (661) 723-8070 ext. *601.

For Agricultural Burning:

An Agricultural Burn Permit is issued from Fire Station 129, Division Headquarters, 42110 6th Street West, Lancaster, (661) 948-7271.

The permit it is good for a year.  The day prior to burning you need to call the local station and let them know that you intend to burn (be placed on the Burn List).  You also need to verify with the AVAQMD that it is a burn day.  You may find that information on our website or by calling (661) 723-8070 ext. *601.

Controlled Burn Notices:

Please click here to view controlled burn notices provided by ARB's Prescribed Fire Information Reporting System.  In order to view information on our area please select the Mojave Desert Air Basin.

Local Fire Station Information:

Please click here to view contact information for local fire stations.  Battalion's 11 and 17 serve the Antelope Valley.

Burn Permits

• Residential
• Agricultural

Useful Smoke and Fire Documents:

Ten Tips for Safer, Cleaner Fireplace Burning American Lung Association: Tips to Protect your Lungs ARB Wood Burning Handbook ARB Agricultural Burning Handbook List of EPA Certified Wood Burning Stoves EPA - Best Burn Practices AVAQMD Rule 444 - Open Outdoor Fires

    Wildfire Smoke Information

• Wildfire Smoke Fact Sheet
• Wildfire Smoke Guide