Redmond Fire and Rescue to re-open outdoor burning next week
Kelsey Merison
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At 8 a.m. on Wednesday, October 1st, Redmond Fire and Rescue will re-open outdoor burning.
With the forecasted decrease in temperatures, the risk for fire spread has dropped to safe levels.
Redmond Fire and Rescue would like to remind anyone conducting outdoor burning in the area of the following regulations:
-There is no debris burning inside city limits at any time. Failure to comply can result in a citation and fines.
-Campfires, warming fires, and cooking fires in approved fire rings or appliances are allowed year-round when regulations are followed. These fires are allowed within city limits and no permit is required.
-All types of fires may be banned in peak fire conditions.
-A burn permit is required for open burning but a burn permit is not required when using a burn barrel. However, you must still check the burn line to determine if burning is allowed.
-Burn permits are available online at www.rdmfire.org.
Below is the full press release from Redmond Fire and Rescue, which details additional regulations as well as how to report an illegal burn:
“At 8am on October 1st, Redmond Fire & Rescue will reopen outdoor burning. With the forecasted decrease in temperatures, the risk for fire spread has decreased to safe levels. Redmond Fire & Rescue would like to remind anyone who is conducting outdoor burning of the regulations for the areas served by Redmond Fire & Rescue:
NO DEBRIS BURNING INSIDE THE CITY LIMITS OF REDMOND AT ANY TIME
Open debris burning inside the city limits of Redmond is prohibited per Redmond Fire & Rescue Ordinance #5. Failure to comply can result in a citation and fines.
Campfires, warming fires, and cooking fires, in approved fire rings or appliances, are allowed year-round when the regulations below are followed. These fires are allowed within city limits and no permit is required.
All types of fires may be banned in peak fire conditions.
A burn permit is required for open burning. A burn permit is not required when using a burn barrel, however you must still check the burn line to determine if burning is allowed. Burn permits are available online at www.rdmfire.org.
General Requirements
Each day, before you begin your outdoor burning, you must call the outdoor burning number at 541-504-5035 and utilize the burn permit online system to determine if burning is allowed. A permit is required.
You are completely responsible, criminally and personally, including any suppression costs, for any fire you start. These regulations do NOT relieve responsibility for conducting a safe and attended burn.
All fires shall be constantly attended until the fire is extinguished. Fires should be cold to the touch to be considered completely out.
A minimum of one portable fire extinguisher with a minimum 4-A rating or other approved on-site fire-extinguishing equipment such as a shovel and dirt, garden hose, or water truck, shall be available for immediate utilization.
Open burning shall be prohibited when atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make such fires hazardous. The fire code official is authorized to order the extinguishment of any fire which creates or adds to a hazardous situation.
All fires shall have a minimum of 10 feet around the fire clear of combustibles.
An adult must be in attendance at all times.
To Report an Illegal Burn
Call the non-emergency dispatch line at 541-693-6911 to report an illegal burn. Or to report individuals who are burning items not approved by DEQ, please call DEQ at 541-388-6146.
Residential Outdoor Burning of Yard Debris (only permitted outside the Redmond city limits with a valid permit)
Provisions shall be made to prevent the fire from spreading to any structure*. To apply for a permit, visit www.rdmfire.org
Fires in approved containers shall not be less than 15 feet from any structure.
The minimum required distance from a structure shall be 25 feet where the pile size is 3 feet or less in diameter and 2 feet or less in height.
The minimum required distance from a structure shall be 50 feet where the pile size is greater than 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height.
Burn piles need to be sized so fires will be completely out by the required time indicated on the burn information line.
Burn barrels shall be at least 15 feet from any structure.
Absolutely no debris burning after dark.”