Agricultural Burn Decision

Burn permit holders are required to contact their local fire district prior to burning. Open burning may be prohibited when fire danger conditions exist, even though air quality conditions may be favorable for open burning.

For: Friday, December 3 through Sunday, December 5

Air quality conditions PERMIT open burning in the San Diego Air Basin.

Air quality conditions PROHIBIT open burning in the San Diego County portion of the Salton Sea Air Basin.

For: Monday, December 6

Air quality conditions PERMIT open burning in the San Diego Air Basin.

Air quality conditions PERMIT open burning in the San Diego County portion of the Salton Sea Air Basin.

In cases where this page is not updated properly, or to hear the official air pollution forecast, please call our air pollution recording line at (858) 586-2800.  This recording is updated daily by 1:00 PM.