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Lebanon Fire District responded to 5-acre grass fire. At approximately 3:30 this afternoon the initial dispatch for a “burn complaint” came into Lebanon Fire District. Lebanon initially responded with one fire apparatus to the call. After arriving in the area of the fire, the unit on scene had a difficult time finding access to the fire, they called for additional units to help gain access. BC31 was the second unit on scene and found a grass fire that was roughly 5 acres in size and moving slowly in a harvested field. The incident was upgrade to a first alarm assignment, bringing in 3 engines and a water tender to help suppress the fire. The crews were able to quickly knock down the fire down and keep it from growing. They spent an additional hour extinguishing the smoldering hot spot through out the field and fence lines.
Burning during this extended closed season could significantly worsen the current fire situation. As a result, the Linn County Fire Defense Board and ODF have enacted stricter regulations to ensure public safety. It is critical for residents to comply with these restrictions to avoid further strain on firefighting resources and help prevent additional fires.
⚠️ Alternatives to Open Burning ⚠️
• Recycle paper products
• Dispose of waste at a landfill
• Compost yard debris and kitchen scraps
• Reuse old lumber
• Use a chipper to create mulch or compost
• Organize a neighborhood cleanup day
• Take hazardous materials like oil-based paints, solvents, garden chemicals, and car fluids to a hazardous waste collection site. Burning these materials is illegal and dangerous.
The Linn County Fire Defense Board and ODF will review conditions as the October 15 start date approaches. For updates on the outdoor burning season, please call the Linn County Burn Line at 541-451-1904 or check the Willamette Valley Open Burning Announcement at https://smkmgt.com/burn.php.