Temporary ban covers Sacramento, El Dorado, Amador, Alpine and San Joaquin state responsibility areas through Sunday
CAL FIRE’s Amador-El Dorado Unit is temporarily suspending all burning in state responsibility areas across five counties beginning Friday morning, citing predicted windy conditions and dry fuels that could increase wildfire risk.
The temporary burn suspension begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday, June 5, and remains in place through Sunday, June 7, for state responsibility areas in Sacramento, El Dorado, Amador, Alpine and San Joaquin counties, according to CAL FIRE AEU.
The agency said it will continue to monitor conditions and provide an update for Monday once a decision has been made on whether burning may resume.
“Thank you for doing your part to help prevent wildfires during this period of heightened risk,” CAL FIRE AEU said in its public notice.
The suspension comes as fire crews across the region are already responding to early-season vegetation fire activity, including the Holland Fire southeast of downtown Placerville. That fire started Wednesday evening near Holland Drive and Pocket Mine Road, prompting mandatory evacuations before crews stopped forward progress overnight.
The Holland Fire remained at 5 acres and was 25% contained Thursday morning, according to CAL FIRE’s Amador-El Dorado Unit. Evacuation orders issued Wednesday night for areas near Holland Drive, Buzzards Pass Road and Parleys Canyon Road were later reduced to evacuation warnings. Firefighters were expected to continue working through the day to strengthen containment lines and mop up hot spots.
While the Holland Fire was held to 5 acres, its spread through brush and timber in rugged, steep terrain underscored the conditions fire agencies are watching as temperatures rise and wind enters the forecast. According to incident command of CAL FIRE’s Amador-El Dorado Unit, the response included aircraft, CAL FIRE engines, additional local engines, water tenders and hand crews, with the El Dorado County Fire Protection District also part of the response.
CAL FIRE officials have not linked the burn suspension to a single fire, but the timing follows the first notable local vegetation fire of the season and comes as agencies urge residents to be cautious with any activity that could spark a fire.
Burn suspensions typically apply to outdoor residential debris burning and other permitted burning within state responsibility areas. Residents should check with CAL FIRE, local fire agencies and air quality management districts before conducting any burning, even outside the listed counties or outside state responsibility areas, as local rules may vary.
Fire officials are urging residents to avoid outdoor burning during the suspension period and to use caution with equipment, vehicles, campfires, barbecues and any activity that could create sparks. Dry grass, brush and wind can allow fires to spread quickly, particularly in rural areas and along roadsides.
The temporary suspension covers the weekend and may be updated depending on Monday’s conditions. CAL FIRE AEU said it will continue monitoring the weather and fuel conditions before issuing further guidance.
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