Many Oregonians love to burn their backyard debris in piles or in burn barrels. In the last five years, however, 1,096 debris burns escaped burning 6,005 acres and costing $4.6 million to suppress.

Escaped debris-pile or burn-barrel fires are the #1 cause of wildfires on state protected lands in Oregon.  Preventing these wildfires is your responsibility. 

Ø	Before you burn, call your local fire district to determine whether or not a permit is required
Ø	Call before you burn to assure burning is allowed
Ø	Follow all burning regulations, including:
	ü	Know the weather forecast, especially the wind
	ü	Burn only backyard debris (no construction materials or household waste)
	ü	If you are using a burn barrel, cover it with ¼” mesh screen
	ü	Keep burn barrels away from structures, overhanging branches, or autos.
	ü	Keep piles small; add debris to the pile.
	ü	Make sure that your fire is out - DEAD OUT - Drown! Stir! Drown!
	ü	Monitor for a minimum of 2 hours.

View: "Safe Debris Burning" Video