Due to short-term high winds, high temperatures and low humidity, San Bernardino County Fire Marshal Mike Horton has suspended all burn permits and open fires in all unincorporated South Desert areas, including the town of Yucca Valley and the city of Twentynine Palms. THIS SUSPENSION SHALL REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL LIFTED. Covered barbecues and recreational fires fueled solely by natural gas or propane are exempt from this suspension. Cooking fires of any type are permissible under permit only when NO alternate means of cooking are available. Residential burning of trash, yard clipping and tree trimmings are ALWAYS prohibited, regardless of conditions. Unlawful fires may result in administrative or legal action against the person kindling the fire and/or owner of the property on which the fire occurs. A full copy of the proclamation can be found at sbcfire.org.
