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Recreational fires - find information here.
Backyard burning within the Scappoose
Fire District is controlled by permit in accordance with ORS 478.960.
This is done to promote fire safety and education as well as smoke
management. You can get your permit online here or by calling (503)
543-5026. You can also visit the district office at 52751 Columbia River
Highway during business hours.
Backyard burn permits apply to burn
barrels and small piles only. Most permits are valid for one year. Burn
day determination is made daily by 8:30 AM and posted on the burn
information line at (503) 543-3590. No burning is allowed on NO BURN
days and during the summer FIRE SEASON.
SRFD online permits -
To apply for or renew your backyard burn permit:
1. Read all of the information provided
below.
2. Agree to these terms of use by clicking the link at the bottom of
this page.
3. Complete and submit the information requested on the following page.
4. Once submitted, you will be directed to your burn permit. You MUST
print the page as it is your official permit valid immediately.
If you have difficulty with any of the
above steps, please call our office at (503) 543-5026.
Rules:
-You must have a valid burn permit on site and verify burn day
status before burning begins.
-You may burn paper, cardboard and DRY yard debris only. NO
garbage, plastic or noxious burning allowed.
-The fire must be attended at all times. You must have water and
a fire tool (ie. shovel) at the burn site.
-Burn barrels shall have the proper wire mesh screen in place
during use.
-Minimum 10 foot clearance around burning area. Minimum 20 foot
from structures and vehicles.
-Burning shall be confined to daylight hours on designated burn
days.
-No burning during FIRE SEASON usually June 15 through
October 15.
-Permits do not relieve you of responsibility for damage as a
result of fire escaping your burn area.
-The fire district retains the right to enter your property and
inspect your burning operation and permit.
-Violations of these rules may be subject to written notice of
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Illegal Burning:
>No valid burn permit on site.
>Burning after dark or on a NO BURN DAY.
>Burning during a closed FIRE SEASON, usually June 15
through October 15.
>Any fire that has escaped the original area and/or caused damage.
>Not complying with the minimum requirements in the above rules.
>Burning of commercial or industrial wastes.
>Any burning that causes obnoxious smoke and/or odors.
>Adding to or starting a burn pile near dusk.
NOT
ALLOWED TO BURN:
Wet garbage, wet or dry grass, wet yard debris,
plastic, wire insulation, automobile parts, asphalt, petroleum products,
petroleum treated materials, rubber products, animal remains, animal or
vegetable matter (resulting from handling, preparation, handling or
cooking), any other material that produces dense smoke or noxious odors.
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