The
recent weather in the Gorge has given all residence a great opportunity to kick
spring cleanup into full gear. We hope
that everyone is taking advantage of this time to create good defensible space
around their homes, as well as taking care of the home itself. The Oregon Department of Forestry would also
like to take the time to remind everyone to practice safe burning. As fire season is fast upon us, we would like
to remind everyone to practice safe burning habits. There have been a few escaped debris burning
fires in the Gorge and South Wasco County lately, so we would like to provide some
of the important steps that need to be taken to conduct safe and legal burning.
recent weather in the Gorge has given all residence a great opportunity to kick
spring cleanup into full gear. We hope
that everyone is taking advantage of this time to create good defensible space
around their homes, as well as taking care of the home itself. The Oregon Department of Forestry would also
like to take the time to remind everyone to practice safe burning. As fire season is fast upon us, we would like
to remind everyone to practice safe burning habits. There have been a few escaped debris burning
fires in the Gorge and South Wasco County lately, so we would like to provide some
of the important steps that need to be taken to conduct safe and legal burning.
1.
Contact your
local City, Rural, or Forestry Agency to obtain a burn permit and their
burning regulations. Permits issued
by Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue, Mosier Fire, or any of the Hood River County
rural or city fire departments will be recognized by ODF. All other areas must obtain a permit through
ODF.
Contact your
local City, Rural, or Forestry Agency to obtain a burn permit and their
burning regulations. Permits issued
by Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue, Mosier Fire, or any of the Hood River County
rural or city fire departments will be recognized by ODF. All other areas must obtain a permit through
ODF.
2.
Make sure your
burn barrel, or other burning device, is in good condition and safe to
use. The barrel must be solid and not
rusted through. The top must be covered
with a mesh screen made from 14 gauge steel or heavier, and the holes must be ¼
inch or smaller.
Make sure your
burn barrel, or other burning device, is in good condition and safe to
use. The barrel must be solid and not
rusted through. The top must be covered
with a mesh screen made from 14 gauge steel or heavier, and the holes must be ¼
inch or smaller.
3.
Take
precautions to keep your fire from spreading to adjacent fuels and materials. Keep your
barrel or pile at least 40 feet from structures, 20 feet from trees, and 10
feet from any other combustible materials.
Stay on site with a shovel and charged hose until the fire is DEAD
OUT! DO NOT burn when it is
windy!
Take
precautions to keep your fire from spreading to adjacent fuels and materials. Keep your
barrel or pile at least 40 feet from structures, 20 feet from trees, and 10
feet from any other combustible materials.
Stay on site with a shovel and charged hose until the fire is DEAD
OUT! DO NOT burn when it is
windy!
4.
Make sure your
fire is cold to the touch before leaving it. Soak the area with water and stir the soil to
remove any remaining heat. Use the back
of your hand to check for heat. We
recommend that you not burn any larger debris or woody materials until
the fall. Remember, open pile burning is
not allowed starting May 15th,,
2018.
Make sure your
fire is cold to the touch before leaving it. Soak the area with water and stir the soil to
remove any remaining heat. Use the back
of your hand to check for heat. We
recommend that you not burn any larger debris or woody materials until
the fall. Remember, open pile burning is
not allowed starting May 15th,,
2018.
Taking these steps will help to keep your spring
cleaning activities safer. Remember, if
your fire escapes, you could be liable for cost and damages that occur as a
result of the escape. If you have any questions,
want to report any unsafe burning, or have an escaped fire please contact your
local fire agency. We appreciate your
help and support in protecting the local communities and resources. Enjoy the weather and have a fire safe day!
cleaning activities safer. Remember, if
your fire escapes, you could be liable for cost and damages that occur as a
result of the escape. If you have any questions,
want to report any unsafe burning, or have an escaped fire please contact your
local fire agency. We appreciate your
help and support in protecting the local communities and resources. Enjoy the weather and have a fire safe day!
If you wish to obtain a permit from ODF and for more information please
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