Press Release – Recreational Fires
From the Columbia County Fire Defense Board
Effective May 9, 2019 at 12:01 am
A total burn ban has been implemented including recreational fires in all Columbia County Fire Protection Districts including Columbia River Fire & Rescue, Clatskanie Fire District, Mist-Birkenfeld Fire District, Oregon Department of Forestry, Scappoose Fire District and Vernonia Rural Fire Protection District.
The Columbia County Fire Defense Board which is made up of fire chiefs from these districts has determined that a dramatic increase in the outdoor fire hazard has occurred. The burn ban includes all recreational and debris burning until significant weather changes the fire hazard. Campfires, fire pits, burn barrels, burn piles, and bon fires are not allowed! For additional information regarding fire season 2019 please visit: https://www.oregon.gov/ODF/Fire/Pages/Restrictions.aspx
