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The below message is being sent on behalf of the Linn County Fire Defense Board:
The Linn County Fire Defense Board, made up of all the Fire Chiefs in Linn County, and with the support of Oregon Department of Forestry, have approved the decision to enact a ‘Burn Ban’ for all backyard burning starting at 0700 April 15th, lasting through 0700 April 19th, due to the high fire danger associated with the increased temperatures, low humidity, and breezy winds.
There have already been a number of fires in the area, most of which had very active fire behavior associated with them for this time of year. The Linn County Fire Defense Board feels that by refraining from burning these next few days, we will be able to prevent more of these fire events.
Larry Wooldridge
Linn County Fire Defense Board Chief