FORT JONES FIRE 
NEWS RELEASE 
FORT JONES HAS LIFTED THE BURN BAN 
Residential burning is permitted, effective 6:00 a.m. Sunday, 
November 1st, 2026 on permitted burn days. 
While cooler temperatures and recent precipitation have helped to diminish the threat of 
wildfire, you must still use caution when burning. Residents must use caution while 
conducting debris burns, follow all guidelines, and always maintain control of their fire. 
For any questions, please contact the Fort Jones Fire Department at 530-468-2261 or 
Town Hall at 530-468-2281 
For burn day information please call the Siskiyou County Burn Day information line at 
(530) 842-8123 
All burning within the town limits requires a burn permit and adherence to permit 
guidelines. Permits can be obtained free of charge at the Fort Jones Fire Department or 
Fort Jones Town Hall. 
For residents outside the town limits please contact your local fire protection agency or 
visit https://burnpermit.fire.ca.gov/ for more information. 
 
For additional information on how to create Defensible Space, as well as tips to prevent 
wildfires, visit www.ReadyForWildfire.org