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Wildfire Warning: City Urges Caution For July 4 Weekend And Beyond - 07/01/21

Going into Independence Day weekend, Fairview, Multnomah County, and most of Oregon is on high alert for wildfire due to drought conditions and the recent record-breaking heat wave.

The Fairview City Manager and City Council urge residents not to use fireworks, legal or illegal, to reduce our wildfire risk. The Portland Fire Bureau has banned all firework use, as has Clark County and cities such as Gresham, Milwaukie, and Tualatin. In an emergency meeting this morning, the Gresham City Council voted to levy fines up to $2,500 for fireworks violators.

Multnomah County’s Fire Defense Board on June 23 issued a burn ban, now in effect, on all outdoor burning. Campfires, fire pits, yard debris, and agricultural burning are banned until further notice across Multnomah County, including Fairview.

“Please exercise caution this holiday weekend and throughout the summer,” Fairview Mayor Brian Cooper said. “Have fun. It’s summer. But please follow the county burn ban. Refrain from using fireworks. And be vigilant. Keep yourselves, your families, and your neighbors safe.”

The 2017 Eagle Creek wildfire was caused by a 15-year-old boy who ignited fireworks in the Columbia River Gorge during a burn ban. The Eagle Creek fire burned for three months, destroying about 48,000 acres in the Gorge and the Mt. Hood National Forest. About 400 local households were evacuated, regional businesses were closed, and, eventually, Oregon taxpayers had to foot a more than $32 million bill to fight the fire and recover from it.

City officials urge Fairview residents to:

Follow the county burn ban; Do not light campfires or fire pits or burn debris

  • Avoid all firework use – even legal fireworks
  • Take caution when using barbeque grills and using matches
  • Keep matches and lighters away from children
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Wildfire Warning: City Urges Caution For July 4 Weekend And Beyond - 07/01/21

Going into Independence Day weekend, Fairview, Multnomah County, and most of Oregon is on high alert for wildfire due to drought conditions and the recent record-breaking heat wave.

The Fairview City Manager and City Council urge residents not to use fireworks, legal or illegal, to reduce our wildfire risk. The Portland Fire Bureau has banned all firework use, as has Clark County and cities such as Gresham, Milwaukie, and Tualatin. In an emergency meeting this morning, the Gresham City Council voted to levy fines up to $2,500 for fireworks violators.

Multnomah County’s Fire Defense Board on June 23 issued a burn ban, now in effect, on all outdoor burning. Campfires, fire pits, yard debris, and agricultural burning are banned until further notice across Multnomah County, including Fairview.

“Please exercise caution this holiday weekend and throughout the summer,” Fairview Mayor Brian Cooper said. “Have fun. It’s summer. But please follow the county burn ban. Refrain from using fireworks. And be vigilant. Keep yourselves, your families, and your neighbors safe.”

The 2017 Eagle Creek wildfire was caused by a 15-year-old boy who ignited fireworks in the Columbia River Gorge during a burn ban. The Eagle Creek fire burned for three months, destroying about 48,000 acres in the Gorge and the Mt. Hood National Forest. About 400 local households were evacuated, regional businesses were closed, and, eventually, Oregon taxpayers had to foot a more than $32 million bill to fight the fire and recover from it.

City officials urge Fairview residents to:

Follow the county burn ban; Do not light campfires or fire pits or burn debris

  • Avoid all firework use – even legal fireworks
  • Take caution when using barbeque grills and using matches
  • Keep matches and lighters away from children
Attached Media Files: ,