Open burning begins Saturday: KCFD
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Fire Department announced open burning of hazard reduction fuels is scheduled to begin on Saturday at 8 a.m.
Fire officials are monitoring fuel moisture and weather conditions. For public safety burning may be put on a temporary hold.
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Kern County fire officials say residents planning on burning must obtain a burn permit, burn only on permissive days and adhere to all rules and recommendations.
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If you are under the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, click here for the burn permit application.
If you are under the Eastern Kern Air Pollution Control District, click here for the burn permit application.
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