Campfires in the backyard are not prohibited by the county, but it is recommended not to light one this summer. However, health officials understand that people will still be lighting up their homes this summer, so they suggest using something healthier, like a gas fire. To learn more, visit www.greshamoregon.gov or visit us on Twitter at @CityofGresham. PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — As summer approaches, the Multnomah County Health Department is warning and discouraging people from lighting campfires in their backyards. Grilling outside Grills (grills, smokehouses and similar cooking appliances with clean, dry firewood, briquettes, wood chips, pellets, propane, natural gas or similar fuels) are always allowed; However, residents should exercise extreme caution. If you use charcoal briquettes, please dispose of the ash properly in a covered metal container away from flammable materials and keep the ash moist for a few days before disposing of it properly. Hold at least ten feet between outdoor cooking and anything flammable, such as siding, fences, shrubs, etc. Portland Fire and Rescue (PF&R) has received many questions from citizens about what makes a fire safe and what is legal and what is not in the treatment of recreational fires. It is important to know these requirements so that outdoor combustion can remain safe and enjoyable. Campfires, fireplaces and agricultural burns are now allowed on deQ approved burning days. Garden waste and open burning are only allowed in authorized areas.
Garden debris and open burning are never allowed in the city of Portland. You should also check with your local fire department for fire bans in dry/windy weather. Open burning means any burning in open fires outside. These include burning in barrels, burning outdoors when combustion air is not effectively controlled, and producing combustion products that are not effectively evacuated through a chimney or chimney. He said the types of particles the device picks up are extremely small. In fact, even fires that have no smoke still release pollution. Those living in rural areas are advised to maintain their defensible space by monitoring growth around homes and structures and maintaining adequate access for firefighting equipment. From 25. In July, there is also a mandatory safety burn ban issued by the Multnomah County Fire Defense Board in all areas of Multnomah County.
These include recreational campfires, fireplaces, garden debris, agricultural burns, and permits issued for open burning until further notice. Be extremely careful when cooking outdoors. Check with your local fire department for more information or to report a fire „What we`re asking is that anyone who can avoid burning simply avoids fire,” Haggerty said. Improper use of outdoor combustion equipment causes a significant number of fires each summer. With that in mind, PF&R reminds you to be safe while enjoying these fires. The incineration ban includes recreational campfires, fireplaces, garden waste (branches, garden waste, etc.), agricultural incineration (agricultural waste, crops, field incineration, etc.) and permits issued for open burning (other clearing, pruning, stumps, debris or controlled burning) until further notice. Depending on where you live, there may be prohibitions or restrictions on burning in the open air to keep the air healthy to breathe. Some areas of the state, such as the Oregon Department of Forestry`s fire protection districts, do not allow burning or may require permits. Cities, counties, and local fire departments also have their own restrictions on open burning. The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) regulates outdoor/outdoor burning (see BRE definitions).
For areas outside the line of fire, local fire towns and districts have their own restrictions on open burning. The prohibition on burning includes campfires, fireplaces, garden debris, agricultural burns and permits issued for open burning until further notice. Check with your local fire department/district for more information. The regulation does not apply to cooking food. Charcoal barbecues, smokehouses or wood stoves are ok. Campfires, fireplaces and agricultural burns are now allowed on deQ approved burning days. Last February, Multnomah County updated its burning ordinance in response to the 2020 wildfires that caused some of the world`s worst air pollutants. Now the county has the power to introduce a year-round ban on burning, not just in winter. So if air quality hits yellow or red levels this summer, you may see a burn ban issued by the county health department. Verifique antes de quemar! Es ilegal usar estufas de leña o chimeneas en los días en que se pronostica una mala calidad del aire.
Brendon Haggerty, from the Multnomah County Department of Health`s Healthy Homes and Communities Program, demonstrated at his home the impact of wood fires on the environment and your health. Haggerty lit the fire and used a particle reader to measure pollutants in the air. However, given the recent wildfires throughout Oregon, make sure all outside burns are performed in the safest way possible. Several jurisdictions in the Portland area have imposed burning bans for the summer of 2021. Here`s a look at what you can and can`t do based on where you live. If you have any questions, contact the district of the fire department that covers your area. Sometimes there`s nothing more relaxing than sitting by a small campfire on a summer evening. However, as it poses a fire hazard, it is important to be safe during recreational fires. There are a few types of outdoor burns that are legal within the city limits of Portland.
These include cooking with standard grills, ceremonial fires for large gatherings or institutions (courtesy Fire Marshal), and recreational fires. This is defined as burning clean, dry, cord-like firewood as in a standard campfire setting. The fire must be less than 3 feet in diameter and a pile less than 2 feet high. These recreational records must not be within 25 feet of a structure, including bridges. In addition, a responsible person must be present at all times with a garden hose on and ready to use with nozzle – this can serve as a better fire extinguisher! Blog courtesy of Jessica Budge, one of PF&R`s Superstar Summer Interns! Backyard burning is NEVER allowed within the Burn Ban boundary. The Burn Ban border includes parts of Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington counties. Check with your local fire department/district for more information. For up-to-date information, please call the Fire Information Line: –503-618-3083 for Gresham, Troutdale, Wood Village, Fairview, Fire District 10 –503-695-2225 for Corbett Fire District 14 –503-621-1242 for Sauvie Island District 30 –503-823-3700 for Portland Fire & Rescue general information –503-823-3700 for Portland Fire & Rescue general information. Homeowners, tenants and businesses in Multnomah County cannot burn wood if the air quality is expected to be poor.
On days when the air quality is poor, people are not allowed to use: Call 503-988-0035 or fill out an online complaint to report a violation on a wood burning restriction day (red). We will get back to you within 1-2 business days. Pollution can cause cancer, heart disease, diabetes and even birth defects. · General information for Portland Fire & Rescue, 503-823-3700 The summer ban on outdoor burns has been lifted in all areas of Multnomah County effective October 1, 2022. Wood Smoke Season Review 2018-2019 (1.5 MB) Wood Smoke Season Report 2019-2020 (2.42 MB) Wood Smoke Season Report 2020-2021 (427.46 KB) –503-618-3083 für Gresham, Troutdale, Wood Village, Fairview, Fire District 10 –503-695-2225 für Corbett Fire District 14 –503-621-1242 für Sauvie Island District 30 –Allgemeine Informationen für Portland Fire & Rescue, 503-823-3770.