Breaking News Private Landowners and other agencies may have additional restrictions.Click here for industrial fire restrictions. Q: Is outdoor burning permitted on Sundays and Holidays? This applies to lands in Deschutes, Jefferson, Crook, Wheeler, Morrow, Umatilla, Grant, Lake, and Malheur counties protected by the Central Oregon District. barrels is allowed with an approved barrel and screen during daylight hours The warning prompted Jefferson County to implement a full ban on outdoor burning to include campfires and charcoal-burning barbecues. A: You must call 541-475-1789 to be updated on current restrictions. Lands protected by the Central Oregon District are at a high fire danger. A: The following IS Daily Weather Forecast We are hoping to bring awareness back to our citizens who choose to ignite fires on their properties. OHA launches behavioral health helpline, outreach campaign to support Oregonians’ mental, emotional health needs, Nonprofits raise nearly $2.9 million during Give More 24! Burn permits will now need to be renewed annually. allowed during daylight hours only from approximately November through May of Each individual property having a separate address will need a burn permit. Entertainment Culver, Madras, Metolius and unincorporated areas of Jefferson County Fire District #1. If in doubt please contact the fire district. While traveling in forested areas a fire extinguisher/gallon of water and a shovel are required. Statutes (ORS) regulates and enforces the open burning laws within the cities of Target shooting is a recreational activity enjoyed by many Oregonians. In addition to the Regulated-Use Closure, ODF will be moving the Industrial Fire Precaution Level in MH-1 (portion of The Dalles Unit east of Hwy 35) to Level 3 and MH-4 (portion of The Dalles Unit west of Hwy 35) to Level 2. Bi-Laws. Beginning September 28, 2020 lands in MH-1(Wasco County) will move to Industrial Fire Precaution Level 2 and MH-4 (Hood River County) will move to Industrial Fire Precaution Level 1. A: Yes - Burning in ODF’s Central Oregon District continues to serve landowners and the public as an essential service for Oregonians. Also, per Oregon law, a renter needs to have written permission from the landowner prior to a burn permit being valid for use. unless burning has been closed due to environmental conditions. The Jefferson County Board of Health Air Pollution Control Rules and Regulations (Chapter 5) prohibit outdoor burning, except for the purposes of food preparation, from May through October when air quality is typically at its worst. Full details of the closure and restrictions of industrial activities are available at www.ODFcentraloregon.com. A: Burning is The Oregon Department of Forestry’s Central Oregon District will be increasing restrictions for forest operations and the public on state-protected lands, effective at 12:01 a.m. Monday, PLEASE ALWAYS CALL THE BURN LINE PRIOR TO IGNITING A FIRE ON YOUR PROPERTY @ 541-475-1789,