With Hot Dry Weather Here, Burn Bans Are in Effect

With the arrival of hot, dry weather, the risk of fire is on the rise. So, there are now burn bans going into effect around the state including all of Multnomah County and most of Clackamas County.

The outdoor burning ban in Multnomah County goes into effect on Wednesday.

While outdoor barbecuing will still be allowed, people are urged to exercise extreme caution.

So, if you can barbecue, what can't you do?

No recreational campfires, fire pits, yard debris, agricultural burning and permits issued for open burning until further notice.

Check with your local Fire Department/District for more information. For updated information please call the burning information line at:

--503-618-3083 for Gresham, Troutdale, Wood Village, Fairview, Fire District 10

--503-695-2225 for Corbett Fire District 14

--503-621-1242 for Sauvie Island District 30

--503-823-3700 for Portland Fire & Rescue general information

Smokers are reminded to ensure their cigarettes are truly out and placed in proper receptacles.

Those living in rural areas are asked to maintain their defensible space by monitoring growth surrounding homes and structures, and to maintain adequate access for firefighting equipment.

Meanwhile, a fire warning is already in place in Clackamas County, triggering restrictions in county parks and forests.

The Oregon Department of Forestry issued a warning for the area covering the majority of the county easy of I-5/I-205 and all county parks and forestland properties.

The ban covers the three parks in the county that have RV camping sites - Barton Park, Feyer Park, and Metzler Park.

Restrictions at county parks and forest lands include:

[if !supportLists]· [endif]Campfires must be contained only within metal fire rings

[if !supportLists]· [endif]Campfire flame height is limited to 12 inches

ODF provides jurisdiction over Clackamas County parks as regulated public facilities. Fire districts will be issuing their own fire danger warnings for extreme fire conditions.

It is believed that a combination of heat and wind will bring the county into a situation where stricter restrictions will be put into effect.

Photo Oregon Department of Forestry