Multnomah County Lifts Burn Ban on October 1, 2023

September 25, 2023 08:05

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Summer Fire Weather Draws to a Close 
Multnomah County Lifts Burn Ban Oct. 1 

Multnomah County, Ore. (Sept. 21, 2023) - As the summer fire season concludes, Multnomah County Fire Chiefs have announced the upcoming end of the County Burn Ban. With cooler fall weather and anticipated rainfall, the threat of wildfires in the county will diminish. 

The County Burn Ban will be lifted on October 1 in alignment with the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Burn Period, allowing residents to resume outdoor burning activities safely. Multnomah County Fire Chiefs are confident that the forecasted changing weather conditions will reduce the risk of wildfires, allowing for the removal of the ban.

"While we remain vigilant in our commitment to fire safety, County Fire Chiefs are pleased to announce the end of the County Burn Ban," said Chris Barney, Defense Board Chief for the Multnomah County Fire Defense Board. "With the arrival of fall and the accompanying moisture, we anticipate a reduced risk of wildfires in our county. However, we urge all residents to exercise caution and adhere to safe burning practices." 

Multnomah County Fire Chiefs and emergency services remind everyone to be cautious and responsible when engaging in outdoor burning. Ensure you have the necessary permits, follow local regulations, and exercise caution to prevent accidental fires. 

Please contact your local fire department for further updates and fire safety information. 

 

About Multnomah County Fire Defense Board 
The mission of the Multnomah County Fire Defense Board is to develop an area fire service plan with provisions permitting departments to respond with mutual aid forces at the request of another department within the county. The countywide procedures ensure the most effective mutual aid when critical incidents require more than one department to respond. The Defense Board may also request conflagration help from the State of Oregon when a fire incident exceeds the agencies' capabilities within the county. In general, Fire Defense Boards function as part of the state fire service and are comprised of local Fire Chiefs within a district, or in this case, a county. Each Defense Board elects a Fire Defense Board Chief to serve as the liaison to the State Fire Marshal

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