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CAL FIRE Suspends Burn Permits in Three Counties

01 June 2026 10:28

CAL FIRE has suspended burn permits in Madera, Mariposa, and Merced Counties due to extreme wildfire threat. - Effective June 1, 2026, until further notice.

- Campfires allowed only in organized campgrounds or on private property if safely maintained. - Residents urged to clear 100 feet of defensible space around homes.

- Temporary permits possible for essential public health, safety, or welfare. The suspension aims to reduce wildfire risk amid hot, dry conditions.

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