SUTTER COUNTY, CA (MPG) - In an effort to reduce the occurrence of destructive fires within the Sutter Buttes, the Sutter County Fire Department will enforce a ban, as we do each year, on open fires in that area.

All persons with permits should complete their burning prior to 5 p.m. May 2.

The area affected is that which lies inside the following area: West Butte Road, North Butte Road, Powell Road, Pennington Road, south on Township Road, west on Clark Road, East Butte Road, Ahlf Road, Mallott Road, west on Butte House Road, north on Oak Street, west on Butte Avenue, south on Acacia Avenue, west on Griffith Lane, south on Perry and west on South Butte Road to its intersection with West Butte Road.

The fire department reminds homeowners and ranchers to maintain their residences and other structures clear of dry vegetation.

As always, after May 2, persons within the burn ban area may receive a special burn permit from the local fire department.

The Sutter County Fire Department will inspect the site and could approve a special burn if, in its opinion, it is safe to do so. No burning without an approval inspection by the fire department will be allowed during the ban on fires.