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Outdoor Burning

Fire Danger Low

Always call the Burn Information Line before you burn!

Burn Information Line:

(541) 923-4633

 

CLICK HERE for Burning Regulations and Safe Debris Burning Pamphlet (BURN PERMIT)

Burning season is determined by current weather and fuel conditions. We will notify the public when the burn season opens and closes through our website, social media and the Burn Info Line 541-923-4633.

Before burning within Crooked River Ranch, you MUST call the Burn Information Line at (541) 923-4633 to ensure burning is allowed under current conditions. All burning inside of Crooked River Ranch requires a copy of the "Burning Regulations and Safe Debris Burning Tips" pamphlet to be on hand while burning. This pamphlet acts as your burn permit.

General Requirements:

  • Failure to follow the outdoor burning regulations may result in loss of your burning privileges, and/or legal consequences through local or state agencies.
  • YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR FIRE AND ANY DAMAGE THAT RESULTS FROM IT.
  • All fire must be constantly attended by an adult until the fire is extinguished (cold to the touch).
  • All flammable vegetation MUST be cleared for a minimum of 10 feet around any outdoor burning site.
  • A copy of the "Burning Regulations and Safe Burning Tips" pamphlet MUST be available on hand when requested by any fire or law enforcement official.
  • ABSOLUTELY NO DEBRIS BURNING AFTER SUNSET.

The following equipment MUST be on hand while burning:

  • Shovel or rake
  • Garden hose or other water source sufficient to extinguish the fire.

Burning of Yard Debris:

  • The minimum distance required from a structure is 25 feet when the pile size is 3 feet or less in diameter and 2 feet or less in height, or the fire is contained in a burn barrel.
  • The minimum required distance from a structure shall be 50 feet when the pile size is greater than 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height.
  • If your yard debris pile is larger than 6 feet by 6 feet you will need to call the fire station during normal business hours to schedule an inspection before you burn. Burn piles larger than 6 feet by 6 feet require a special permit and safety inspection.

Campfires:

  • Campfires are prohibited when the Fire Danger Rating is "Extreme", during periods of Red Flag Warnings due to hazardous fire weather, or at any other time declared by the Fire Chief or their designee.
  • Campfires and portable fire pits may only be ignited after sunset and fully extinguished (cold to the touch) when finished. 
  • Campfires shall NOT be larger than 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height. Campfires MUST maintain a distance of 25 feet from a structure.

The Fire Chief or their designee is authorized to order the extinguishment of any open burning which creates or adds to, a hazardous or objectionable situation in his/her professional opinion. Burning that is offensive or objectionable because of smoke or odor emissions, or when atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make such fires hazardous, is prohibited.

Prohibited materials for all types of burning:

  • Garbage
  • Plastics, including foam cups, meat trays, and egg containers
  • Diapers
  • Wire insulation
  • Automotive bodies
  • Asphalt
  • Waste oils
  • Rubber, including tires
  • Dead animals, animal manure, animal waste
  • Foodservice waste
  • Commercial and industrial waste
  • Petroleum treated materials/products

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