Portland Fire & Rescue Implements 2026 Summer Burn Ban
- 06/12/26
Portland Fire & Rescue Implements 2026 Summer Burn Ban
A burn ban has been issued by the Portland Fire & Rescue Fire Marshal to begin on June 15, 2026. This action is based on continued hot, dry weather conditions and increased fire danger across the region, as forecasted by the Pacific Northwest Geographic Area Coordinating Center.
The burn ban includes:
- recreational campfires,
- fire pits,
- yard debris,
- agricultural burning and
- permits issued for open burning until further notice.
The ban will remain in effect throughout the summer until the Fall weather allows a return to permitted open burning.
Outdoor cooking using grills, smokers, and other cooking appliances fueled by charcoal, wood chips, pellets, propane, or natural gas is still allowed with extreme caution. When using charcoal briquettes, dispose of ashes only in covered metal containers away from combustibles. Keep ashes soaked in water for several days before final disposal.
Additional Safety Reminders:
- Maintain at least 10 feet between any outdoor cooking and combustible materials (e.g., siding, fences, shrubs.)
- Smokers should fully extinguish cigarettes and other smoking materials before discarding them.
- Rural property owners are urged to maintain wildfire defensible space around structures, reduce dry vegetation, and ensure emergency vehicle access.
Please visit: beforeyouburn.net for additional information on burning/permits/safety/etc.
Those living in rural areas are asked to maintain their defensible space by monitoring growth surrounding homes and structures, and to maintain adequate access for firefighting equipment.
Contact Portland Fire & Rescue 503-823-3700 for additional information.
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Portland Fire & Rescue Implements 2026 Summer Burn Ban
- 06/12/26
Portland Fire & Rescue Implements 2026 Summer Burn Ban
A burn ban has been issued by the Portland Fire & Rescue Fire Marshal to begin on June 15, 2026. This action is based on continued hot, dry weather conditions and increased fire danger across the region, as forecasted by the Pacific Northwest Geographic Area Coordinating Center.
The burn ban includes:
- recreational campfires,
- fire pits,
- yard debris,
- agricultural burning and
- permits issued for open burning until further notice.
The ban will remain in effect throughout the summer until the Fall weather allows a return to permitted open burning.
Outdoor cooking using grills, smokers, and other cooking appliances fueled by charcoal, wood chips, pellets, propane, or natural gas is still allowed with extreme caution. When using charcoal briquettes, dispose of ashes only in covered metal containers away from combustibles. Keep ashes soaked in water for several days before final disposal.
Additional Safety Reminders:
- Maintain at least 10 feet between any outdoor cooking and combustible materials (e.g., siding, fences, shrubs.)
- Smokers should fully extinguish cigarettes and other smoking materials before discarding them.
- Rural property owners are urged to maintain wildfire defensible space around structures, reduce dry vegetation, and ensure emergency vehicle access.
Please visit: beforeyouburn.net for additional information on burning/permits/safety/etc.
Those living in rural areas are asked to maintain their defensible space by monitoring growth surrounding homes and structures, and to maintain adequate access for firefighting equipment.
Contact Portland Fire & Rescue 503-823-3700 for additional information.
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