Statewide Outdoor Burn Ban Lifted - Central Coast News KION/KCBA

California's first significant rainfall of the season, combined with cooler temperatures, has allowed CAL FIRE to lift the statewide burn ban.

CAL FIRE had suspended all residential burn permits and various types of outdoor burning within the 31 million acres of State Responsibility Area on August 15, 2012.

While the statewide burn ban is lifted, local burn bans set by CAL FIRE's 21 operational units may still be in effect. 

For more information on the Burn Ban and tips on safe burning visit the CAL FIRE website at www.fire.ca.gov.