Central Oregon Fire Chiefs’ Association to open debris burning Wednesday
Kelsey Merison
CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Fire Chiefs’ Association works with local, state, and federal partners to determine when to collectively open debris burning in the fall. The 12 local fire agencies in Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson counties met and agreed to collectively open debris burning on Wednesday, October 1st.
Even with the joint decision to allow burning, each local fire protection agency has discretion to open or close it on a daily basis.
Before burning, residents should check online or call their specific fire department to get current information, understand the regulations, and obtain the necessary permits if required.
If burning across multiple days, residents should check online or call each morning before burning.
All Central Oregon fire departments and rural fire districts will continue to monitor weather and fuel moisture conditions in their district and may make modifications on a day-to-day basis.