Burn season in Atascadero closed as of May 1

Posted: 4:40 am, May 1, 2020 by News Staff

prescribed burn slo county –Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services will officially close the 2019 Burn Season as of today, May 1, 2020. “Due to the large amount of rain and rapid increase in temperature & windy conditions has caused the grasses to dry out quickly, causing an increased fire danger,” said Fire Chief Casey Bryson.

As alternatives, Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services encourages residents to utilize the Green Waste Recycling Program through Atascadero Waste Alternatives. Please check with Atascadero Waste Alternatives for your area’s pick-up days.

Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services also wants residents to get their weed abatement done quickly. Deadline for cutting weeds is June 1.

For questions regarding the close of burn season or weed abatement, contact Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services at (805) 461-5070.

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