Latest News
Watch the CZU Debris Flow Plan Webinar
Dec 20, 2020
The San Mateo County Office of Emergency Services is planning for the potential of catastrophic mudslides as an aftermath of the CZU Fire in the following areas: Whitehouse Canyon (SMC-E038), Gazos Creek (SMC-E019), Butano Canyon (SMC-E098) and Loma Mar (SMC-E018).
You can watch the full recording of the Webinar, which was originally presented on December 16th at 7pm.
Burn Ban Lifted
Dec 15, 2020
Felton – Following recent rain, CAL FIRE’s San Mateo-Santa Cruz Unit has lifted the suspension of
burning within State Responsibility Area (SRA) in San Mateo and Santa Cruz Counties effective Tuesday
December 15, at 8 am.
Read the whole press release.
Upcoming Events
Open Burn Status
Open burning is restricted in San Mateo County. Read on to learn more.
The widgets to the left help determine, at a glance, if burning with a permit is allowed. At a minimum
You must have a burn permit
There must be no Spare The Air alert
The Coast Section status for today must say "Burn" (not "No Burn"). You may call (800) 792-0787 for a voice recording of the current burn status.
If you do not have a permit, or you are not familiar with the process, do not proceed with open burning.