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Due to the ongoing water emergency in the City of Newport, Newport Fire Department is ending burn season early. Back yard debris burning is closed starting today for the City of Newport and the areas of Newport Rural Fire Protection District that are North and East of the city limits of Newport.
Only the portion of the Rural Fire District located South of Newport will be allowed to continue back yard debris burning through July 5th. This is because that area’s water is supplied by Seal Rock Water District, which is not under any water restrictions.
All back-yard debris burning in all areas will be closed for the summer starting Monday, July 6. Debris burning season will open back up this fall, usually around October 1, when the fall rains return. Please call Newport Fire Department at 541-265-9461 if you have any questions.