Some Oregonians enjoy the Memorial Day weekend at home, while others
head to the forest. Whichever you choose, make it a wildfire-free holiday by
following some basic safety tips.
If you’re going to the forest, check first to see if campfires are
allowed at your destination. If they are, review the Keep Oregon Green
Association’s checklist on the web, www.keeporegongreen.org/. It advises how to safely locate, maintain,
and then extinguish your campfire.
allowed at your destination. If they are, review the Keep Oregon Green
Association’s checklist on the web, www.keeporegongreen.org/. It advises how to safely locate, maintain,
and then extinguish your campfire.
If you’re staying home over the holiday, some yard work might figure in
your plans. But, what to do with that pile of debris left over from pruning
trees and trimming shrubs? If possible, chip or recycle it. But if burning is
your only option, be careful. Already this spring, escaped debris burns have
damaged property and incurred firefighting costs.
your plans. But, what to do with that pile of debris left over from pruning
trees and trimming shrubs? If possible, chip or recycle it. But if burning is
your only option, be careful. Already this spring, escaped debris burns have
damaged property and incurred firefighting costs.
Again, the Keep Oregon Green website is a good place to go. Check out
their tips on how to do backyard burning safely.
their tips on how to do backyard burning safely.