Fire Restrictions
BACKYARD DEBRIS BURNING IS CLOSED!!
Fire Season is in effect and the Hoodland Fire District is under a Regulated Closure. When fire season goes into effect, some activities in the great outdoors are prone to start fires. In an effort to prevent these fires from starting, the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) imposes restrictions pertaining to public and work related activities.
Be aware of Oregon Department of Forestry's Restrictions for more information visit ODF's Website https://www.oregon.gov/odf/pages/index.aspx
2024 ODF Regulated Closure Proclamation
2024 ODF Public Regulated Use Restrictions
ODF's LOW FIRE DANGER RESTRICTIONS
- No Debris Burning
- Smoking in designated locations, vehicles on improved roads and boats in the water
- Campfires allowed with land owner approval
- Appliances using bottled fuels allowed
- No Fireworks
- No exploding targets, tracer ammunition or sky lanterns
- Equip each power saw with a shovel and fire extinguisher or gallon of water
- Provide a 1-hour fire watch after the use of each power saw
- Cutting, welding or grinding must be done in a clear area with a water supply
- All vehicles must have a shovel and fire extinguisher or gallon of water. ATV's and motorcycles must be equipped with a fire extinguisher
Fire restrictions do not impact fireplaces inside your home!
Questions regarding ODF's Restrictions (503) 829-2216
Citizen concerns regarding fires:
- Call 9-1-1 to report a threatening hostile fire
- For smoke complaints contact DEQ at (503) 229-5393 or (888) 997-7888 or use DEQ Online Reporting Website
- Call ODF for violations to their restrictions (503) 829-2216