2021 Fire Season Restrictions

Oregon Department of Forestry & Clatsop County Fire Defense Board

2021 FIRE SEASON RESTRICTIONS

Fire Season declared at 01:00 am, June 22,  2021.

The following Guidelines have been adopted and will be followed for burning within Clatsop County during fire season.

CLOSURE OF ALL OPEN DEBRIS BURNING,  EXCEPT:

1. Burn barrels allowed, Permits Required: metal barrels in good condition, heavy mesh screens (1/4 mesh or less), available water supply and hand tools required. Daylight to 10:00 am ONLY. Permits obtained at  Warrenton  City Hall.

2.Recreational fires are allowed, Permits Required, under the following guidelines:

a. At designated campsites, personal residence, or ocean beaches.
b. No closer than 50 feet from dune grass and 15 feet from any structure.
c. No fires allowed in drift wood.
d. Clear of all combustibles (brush, grass, etc.) 5 feet around and 10 feet above.
e. Maximum fire size is 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height.
f. Maximum fire pit size is 4 feet in diameter and must be at least 12 inches high.
g. Must be attended at all times
h. Must be completely extinguished prior to leaving.
i. May not be allowed during periods of extreme fire conditions (i.e. - high winds, low humidity, extended periods without moisture, etc.).
j. Permits Required for all fires.

For more information please contact:

WITHIN WARRENTON CITY LIMITS: Warrenton Fire Department 861-2494

WITHIN  WARRENTON  RURAL FIRE PROTECTION  DISTRICT:  Oregon Department of Forestry, 503-325-7215
or 503-325-5451