Burn Ban goes into effect June 10 as Summer comes knocking
File Photo - Victorino Rodriguez was burning in winter 2023, a much safer time of year to do so. With increasing temperatures coming, a county wide burn ban will go into effect on June. 10.
From Wasco County:
By Stephanie Krell
The Dalles, May 5, 2024 —The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF), Wasco County Board of County Commissioners, and county fire districts are issuing a debris burn ban that will go into effect beginning at 12:01 A.M. on Monday, June 10th.
The timing of this debris burn ban coincides with ODF’s Central Oregon District declaring fire season, which will also occur at 12:01 A.M. on Monday, June 10th.
The purpose of the debris burn ban is to ensure the safety of Wasco County residents. Human-caused wildfires are the number one cause of wildfire starts in Oregon and this burn ban aims to reduce that statistic. We urge all residents to abide by these restrictions and educate those who may be unaware of their importance.
This debris burn ban restricts the use of fire to dispose of backyard woody material through general property clean up or from slash created from forestry work, and includes slash piles and burn barrels. The ban differs from other restrictions administered through ODF’s Regulated Use Closure (like public use restrictions), which typically goes into effect in early July. Until Regulated Use Closure goes into effect, activities such as small campfires are still allowed.
During this time, we encourage residents to check piles they burned through the spring to ensure there is no residual heat that could rekindle as conditions heat up and dry out. In addition, residents are encouraged to use alternative methods for disposing of yard debris such as composting or chipping.
We thank everyone for acting in the prevention of wildfire ignitions and keeping our communities safe. For additional information on ODF’s Central Oregon District, including Wildfire Restrictions & Closures, contact information, and unit offices, please visit www.ODFcentraloregon.com.
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