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Can I burn wood today in Sacramento?
Current wood-burning rules for Sacramento County, California, from the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District.
Rules checked on the agency's official site
Short answer
Burn season runs November through February.
Whether today is a no-burn day is posted by the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District. Check before you light a fire:
November through February
These rules are about burning wood.
Sacramento County wood-burning rules at a glance
| Area covered | Sacramento County |
|---|---|
| Enforced by | Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District |
| Burn season | November through February |
| On a no-burn day | Each day has one of four levels: Stage 2 (no burning at all), Stage 1 (no burning unless you're exempt), Burning Discouraged, or Legal to Burn. |
| Who gets a pass | No exemptions listed in our check. |
| Buying or installing a stove | Not covered in our check yet. Ask the agency. |
| Selling a home with a stove | No home-sale requirement found in our check. |
| The rule | Rule 421 |
| Official daily status | Check Before You Burn (today and tomorrow) |
| Phone | 1-877-NO-BURN-5 |
| Last checked |
Planned a fire tonight? You still have options.
None of these burn wood.
Electric fireplace
Hangs on the wall or sits in an opening. Many plug into a regular outlet. No chimney, no permit.
Compare electric fireplacesGas logs
Real flames in your existing fireplace. You'll need a gas line and a pro to hook it up.
Already have a newer, cleaner stove?
Some areas let registered or certified stoves burn on certain days. Check the rules below.
How the rules work here
Each day has one of four levels: Stage 2 (no burning at all), Stage 1 (no burning unless you're exempt), Burning Discouraged, or Legal to Burn.
Where this comes from
Checked Nov 1, 2026. Rules change, so the agency's own page is always the final word. This isn't legal advice.
Somewhere else in California?
November 1 to the end of February
San Francisco Bay AreaAll year (since October 1, 2025)
Fresno, Bakersfield & the San Joaquin ValleyNovember 1 to the end of February
San Luis Obispo CountyBurn-day status posted for coastal and inland areas
Mammoth Lakes & the Eastern SierraMandatory no-burn days when particle pollution gets high