As a cooperative effort between The Oregon Department
of Forestry, and local fire agencies within Hood River and Wasco Counties, the
Burn Ban in Wasco county and the modified Burn Ban in Hood River county will be
lifted as of 1:00 am on October 14th 2017. This applies to burn barrels and small back
yard piles. At this time large
industrial piles or fuels treatment project piles are not being allowed. Burning permits are still required for all
outdoor burning activities. Make sure
you have a valid permit from either the Oregon Department of Forestry or your
local fire department, and use caution with any burning you plan to do.
of Forestry, and local fire agencies within Hood River and Wasco Counties, the
Burn Ban in Wasco county and the modified Burn Ban in Hood River county will be
lifted as of 1:00 am on October 14th 2017. This applies to burn barrels and small back
yard piles. At this time large
industrial piles or fuels treatment project piles are not being allowed. Burning permits are still required for all
outdoor burning activities. Make sure
you have a valid permit from either the Oregon Department of Forestry or your
local fire department, and use caution with any burning you plan to do.
Make sure you have an
adequate buffer around your pile or barrel.
Have a good water source on site that is operational and ready for
use. Digging tools are required to have
on site in the case there is an escaped fire.
Plan your burning activities on cool days when the wind is calm. Make sure you know the specific requirements
that pertain to your area before conducting any burn and follow all burn permit
instructions. As always, if you have any
questions, want to report any unsafe burning, or have an escaped fire please
contact your local fire agency.