[The Dalles, Ore] In coordination with Wasco County and the County
Fire Defense Board, The Dalles Unit of the Oregon Department of Forestry is
prohibiting open burning within the Central Oregon District Boundary in Wasco
County beginning June 1, 2020. Low snow
pack and limited spring moisture have contributed to unseasonably dry wildland
fuel conditions. These conditions have
prompted fire managers to implement the annual burn ban a month earlier for
lands in Wasco County.
Fire Defense Board, The Dalles Unit of the Oregon Department of Forestry is
prohibiting open burning within the Central Oregon District Boundary in Wasco
County beginning June 1, 2020. Low snow
pack and limited spring moisture have contributed to unseasonably dry wildland
fuel conditions. These conditions have
prompted fire managers to implement the annual burn ban a month earlier for
lands in Wasco County.
Recent precipitation
will provide a short reprieve from the increasing fire hazard, but as weather
returns to normal patterns fuel moisture will rapidly decrease. “We’d really like to see landowners take
advantage of the recent rain and the next few days of storms to complete any
debris burning before warm, dry weather returns,” explains Kiel Nairns, Wildland
Fire Supervisor for The Dalles Unit.
will provide a short reprieve from the increasing fire hazard, but as weather
returns to normal patterns fuel moisture will rapidly decrease. “We’d really like to see landowners take
advantage of the recent rain and the next few days of storms to complete any
debris burning before warm, dry weather returns,” explains Kiel Nairns, Wildland
Fire Supervisor for The Dalles Unit.
Landowners choosing
to burn in coming days are reminded to use appropriate safe burning practices
such as clearing the area around any debris piles prior to lighting, have tools
such as water and a shovel on site while burning, never leave a fire unattended,
and check your burn area in the days and weeks after you burn. Burning of logging slash and debris from forest
operations is not allowed at this time. These
burn restrictions do not apply to campfires, however following the safe burning
practices will decrease the risk of fire spread. Always make sure your campfire is DEADOUT! before
leaving the area.
to burn in coming days are reminded to use appropriate safe burning practices
such as clearing the area around any debris piles prior to lighting, have tools
such as water and a shovel on site while burning, never leave a fire unattended,
and check your burn area in the days and weeks after you burn. Burning of logging slash and debris from forest
operations is not allowed at this time. These
burn restrictions do not apply to campfires, however following the safe burning
practices will decrease the risk of fire spread. Always make sure your campfire is DEADOUT! before
leaving the area.
Keep up to date on
current fire prevention measures by visiting the website below or calling The
Dalles Unit office at (541)296-4626.
current fire prevention measures by visiting the website below or calling The
Dalles Unit office at (541)296-4626.
ODF’s Central Oregon
District continues to serve landowners and the public as an essential service
for Oregonians. Please call or email to
talk with our staff or schedule an appointment.
For additional information on ODF’s Central Oregon District, including
contact information and unit offices, please visit www.ODFcentraloregon.com.
District continues to serve landowners and the public as an essential service
for Oregonians. Please call or email to
talk with our staff or schedule an appointment.
For additional information on ODF’s Central Oregon District, including
contact information and unit offices, please visit www.ODFcentraloregon.com.