Homes and structures that are damaged or destroyed by a fire can result in toxic debris and ash that contains heavy metals, asbestos, and other hazardous materials. If inhaled, microscopic asbestos fibers pose a serious health threat because they can… Read More
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Air Quality Advisory – August 1st, 2024
AIR QUALITY ADVISORY MODERATE TO UNHEALTHY The Tehama County Air Pollution Control District is issuing an Air Quality Advisory about potential wildfire smoke impacts in Tehama County due to the Park Fire. Conditions throughout Tehama County will likely vary from… Read More
Air Quality Advisory for July 29th
The Tehama County Air Pollution Control District is issuing an Air Quality Advisory aboutpotential wildfire smoke impacts in Tehama County due to the Park Fire. Conditions throughoutTehama County will likely vary from “Moderate” to “Very Unhealthy” during the morning andevening… Read More
We’re hiring!
Click here to catch a glimpse of life in Tehama County! About the Position: Under the direct supervision of the Air Pollution Control Program Manager, the Air Pollution Control Specialist I/II conducts routine inspections, investigations and evaluations of existing and… Read More
2023 Woodsmoke Reduction Program
We are now accepting applications for the 2023 Woodsmoke Reduction Program. For more information, please visit the Woodsmoke Reduction Program webpage here.
Prescribed Fire Scheduled Near Lake California
The Tehama Glenn Unit of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is assisting a private landowner to burn up to 90 acres on Thursday, November 2, 2023 near Emerson Road, located approximately 1/2 mile south of… Read More
Air Quality Advisory for October 27th, 2023
Updated 11:11am 10/27/2023 Air quality in Tehama County is in the Unhealthy range. Conditions will most likely vary from Unhealthy to moderate over short periods of time due to smoke from Green Mountain prescribed burns. While all persons may experience… Read More
What are the District’s Residential Burning Rules?
Residential/Dooryard burning is: burning regulated by the local, state and federal fire protection agencies and the Tehama County Air Pollution Control District. Residential/dooryard burning is allowed only on permissible burn days, as determined by the Air Pollution Control District. Burn… Read More
News Release from CAL FIRE
CAL FIRE to Suspend Burn Permits in Tehama and Glenn Counties “This Suspension takes effect June 26, 2023, and bans all residential outdoor burning of landscape debris such as branches and leaves.” See full News Release here.
Prescribed Fire Scheduled Near Dairyville – News release from CalFire
The Tehama Glenn Unit of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and The Nature Conservancy plans to conduct a prescribed burn of 327 acres on Wednesday June, 14, 2023 near Foothill Road in Dairyville. Burning is… Read More