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June 18, 2024 | Permit Sonoma

Sonoma County announces immediate burn suspension

The Permit Sonoma Fire Prevention Division has suspended burning within the unincorporated county in response to Cal Fire’s burn suspension that began 12:01 a.m. June 17. The order bans all outdoor burning. Read full story


April 30, 2024 | Permit Sonoma

Sonoma County officials urge residents to prepare for wildfire season

As spring rain showers wind down, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors is reminding residents that it’s not too early to start getting ready for the threat of wildfires. The supervisors today declared the month of May as Wildfire Awareness Month and stressed that fire prevention measures would be the focus of public education during the month. Read full story


March 12, 2024 | Permit Sonoma

Sonoma County opens Chipper program early to reduce wildfire risk

Sonoma County’s free Residential Curbside Chipper Program is launching early this year in an effort to reduce residential wait times, expand service, and mitigate the risk of wildfires. Read full story


September 30, 2022 | Permit Sonoma

Permit Sonoma Fire Prevention to close Chipper Program applications for 2022

Permit Sonoma Fire Prevention Division announced that it will be closing seasonal applications for its Curbside Chipper Program on Oct. 1, 2022. The service supports residents of unincorporated Sonoma County in creating defensible space around their homes, neighboring roadsides and reduces vegetation along access routes. Read full story


June 14, 2022 | Permit Sonoma

Permit Sonoma Fire Prevention announces open burning suspension for unincorporated Sonoma County

Permit Sonoma Fire Prevention Division announced today a ban on the burning of residential landscape debris in unincorporated Sonoma County. The ban aligns with a burn suspension announced by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire), which began on June 13 for all outdoor burning in state responsibility areas of Sonoma, Lake, Napa, Solano, Yolo and Colusa counties.  Read full story


May 02, 2022 | Permit Sonoma

Applications for Curbside Chipper Program open to unincorporated residents

Sonoma County announced today that Permit Sonoma has begun accepting residential applications for the Curbside Chipper Program. The service supports residents of unincorporated Sonoma County in creating defensible space around their homes, neighboring roadsides, and reduces vegetation along access routes. Read full story


November 03, 2021 | Permit Sonoma

Burn Permit Suspension Lifted for Sonoma, Lake and Napa Counties

A burn permit suspension in Sonoma, Lake, Napa, Solano, Yolo and Colusa counties has been lifted by the California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). Read full story


June 15, 2020 | Permit Sonoma

Open Burning Suspension June 15, 2020

Open Burning Suspension June 15, 2020 Read full story


December 18, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

Hazardous Materials Team Responds to Sodium Hypochlorite Leak

Sonoma County Fire Preventionand Hazmat responded to a sodium hypochlorite leak this morning at 7:09 a.m.This leak was the result of a truck fire, which took place at northbound U.S.Highway 101 at the South Cloverdale exit. Read full story


December 12, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

Burn Permit Suspension Lifted Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit

Effective December 9, 2019, the burn permit suspension in Sonoma, Lake, Napa, Solano, Yolo, and Colusa counties was lifted by Cal Fire. Those possessing current and valid agriculture and residential burn permits can resume burning on permissible burn days. Read full story