Effective at 7 a.m. on June 11, the high-fire danger burn ban has been lifted across Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue’s service area. The ban, originally implemented due to elevated risk, has been lifted following the higher-than-average weekend temperatures.
Residents of the district may now resume backyard burning, and businesses can conduct commercial agricultural burning, following the regulations set by the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Oregon Department of Forestry, and the Oregon Department of Agriculture. June 15 marks the end of spring burning season. To ensure compliance, please review outdoor burning rules on TVF&R’s website or contact the daily open burning announcement at 503-259-1789.
Outdoor Burning Complaints:
TVF&R reminds residents that while the burn ban has been lifted, safety remains a priority. TVF&R does not enforce air-quality complaints related to smoke. Fire personnel will respond to burning complaints if:
- The fire is hostile or poses a risk of becoming hostile.
- Smoke is obscuring public roadways.
- Smoke leads to a medical emergency that requires patient transport.
For air-quality concerns related to smoke, residents should report to the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).