Butte County Air Quality Management District

Are you Ready for Wildfire Smoke?

Visit this page for ways to prepare for wildfire smoke and information on what to do when smoke impacts occur.

CAL FIRE Burn Permit Suspension Begins Monday, June 16, 2025

Outdoor residential burning in unincorporated areas of Butte County will not be allowed in most areas of Butte County after Sunday, June 15th.

The Driving Clean Assistance Program is now open!

This program provides additional funding for low-income qualified applicants to purchase a new or used electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle.

BCAQMD Current News & Information

New Website! Scroll for District headlines or click here for office hours and contact information.

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Current Air Quality Conditions

Visit this page for the 24-Hour AQI forecast and links to real-time air quality conditions.

A small outdoor fire with flames and smoke, possibly burning leaves or debris.

Open Burning

Visit this page for today and tomorrow's burn day status. Updated by 8:45 a.m. daily.

Satellite view of a wildfire and smoke over a forested region.

Wildfires and Air Quality

Visit this page for resources to help protect yourself from wildfire smoke.

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Air Quality Fundamentals

A video series introducing air quality and air pollution control topics.

Contact Numbers

District Office: 530-332-9400
Agricultural Burn Line: 530-332-9406
Residential Burn Line: 530-332-9407
Check Before You Light: 530-332-9409

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Air Quality Governing Board

Current Agenda

Air Quality Governing Board Meeting

Agenda

Are you Ready for Wildfire Smoke?

CAL FIRE Burn Permit Suspension Begins Monday, June 16, 2025

The Driving Clean Assistance Program is now open!

BCAQMD Current News & Information

Quicklinks

Forms & Applications

Community Air Protection Program

Lawn and Garden Program

Open Burning

Complaints

Featured

Current Air Quality Conditions

Open Burning

Wildfires and Air Quality

Air Quality Fundamentals

Contact Numbers

Make An Online Payment

Air Quality Governing Board

Air Quality Governing Board Meeting