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AUBURN – While recent rains this winter and spring have been a welcome sight in California, drought conditions continue to increase fire danger in the region prompting CAL FIRE and Truckee Fire to suspend all residential outdoor  burning within the State Responsibility Area of Nevada, Yuba, Placer and Sierra Counties. This suspension takes effect June 27, 2016 and bans all residential outdoor burning of landscape debris like pine needles and branches. “The suspension of residential outdoor burning is a critical element in protecting the community from the persistent threat of wildfire.  The suspension of burn permits for residential landscape debris does not apply to campfires within organized campgrounds or on private property. Campfires may be permitted if the campfire is maintained in such a manner as to prevent its spread to the wildland. A campfire permit can be obtained at local fire stations and online at PreventWildfireCA.org. For additional information on how to create Defensible Space, as well as tips to prevent wildfires, visit www.ReadyForWildfire.org.