BACKYARD DEBRIS BURNING IS NOW 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

ODF's HIGH FIRE DANGER RESTRICTIONS

• No Debris Burning
• No Smoking
• Campfires in designated locations
• Appliances using bottled fuels allowed
• No Fireworks
• No exploding targets, tracer ammunition or sky lanterns
• No mowing of dry, cured grass 1pm to 8pm.
• No power saws 1pm to 8pm
• 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
• No cutting, welding or grinding 1pm to 8pm
• Cutting, welding or grinding must be done in a clear area with a water supply
• Electric fences must be UL approved
• No off-road driving between 1 PM and 8 PM
• All vehicles must have a shovel and fire extinguisher or gallon of water. ATV's and motorcycles must be equipped with a fire extinguisher
• Any other spark emitting internal combustion engine not specifically mentioned is prohibited 1pm to 8pm

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