Crime & Safety
Burn Ban Issued By Clackamas Fire District
Extreme heat has pushed the district to impose the ban through the remainder of the fire season, officials said.
OREGON CITY, OR — With temperatures over the next few days expected to exceed 100 degrees, Clackamas County Fire District officials on Tuesday increased the local fire danger to extreme and issued a total outdoor burn ban for all areas covered by the district. The ban officially took effect at 5 p.m. Aug. 1.
According to fire district officials, the ban will likely remain in effect throughout the fire season until weather conditions change.
The ban covers recreational campfires, fire pits, burning yard debris, and agricultural burning, officials said, noting that no new burn permits will be issued until further notice.
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County residents within the fire district are encouraged to steel themselves against any potential fire hazards by ensuring nearby vegetation is manicured away from any structures and by making sure fire suppression and detection devices are fully functional.
Below is a map of the fire district's coverage area:
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For updated information, call the Fire Marshal's Office at 503-742-2660, or visit www.clackamasfire.com.
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