Banks Fire District

Heating equipment, especially portable and space heaters, fireplaces and wood stoves, require careful use and proper maintenance. The Home Safety Council offers the following tips to help families prevent fire and burn-related injuries during the winter months.

Portable Space Heaters

Open Burn Information
(503) 992-3242 - Call before you burn

BACKYARD BURNING SEASON
March 1st - June 15
and
October 1st - December 15th

Backyard burning is limited to "Burn Days" authorized by DEQ during the spring (March 1 - June 15) and fall (October 1 - December 15) seasons. Call the above burn line phone number before you burn to confirm burning is allowed. Only yard debris generated from your own yard may be burned. For more information refer to the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality's Open Burning Guide

Backyard Burning (Household and Yard Debris)