Regulated Use Fire Season ends for Union County 

UNION COUNTY – On Thursday, October 15, Union County officially ended its 2026 regulated fire season. Outdoor fires for recreation, debris burning, or cooking are again permitted, assuming safe weather conditions. The full press release from Union County is below:

(Press release from Union County)

Union County’s Regulated Use Fire Season ends today, October 15. Residents may burn when weather conditions are suitable and burning is allowed for the day.

Before burning, residents must:

• Obtain a copy of the 2024-02 Union County Burn Ordinance which serves as a burn permit. The ordinance is available on the Smoke Line webpage.
• Call the burn line at 541-963-4040 or visit the Smoke Line webpage on the day they intend to burn to confirm whether burning is allowed.

Burn barrels, fire rings, other burning appliances, and open burning are permitted as long as all requirements of the ordinance are followed.

Burning certain materials, including plastics, tires, household garbage, and food waste is prohibited. Burning any material that produces dense black smoke or offensive odors is also prohibited. Residents are responsible for reviewing and following all requirements outlined in the ordinance.

Please use caution and burn responsibly. Never leave a fire unattended, keep water and tools nearby, and ensure the fire is completely extinguished before leaving it.

For burning information, call 541-963-4040. Burning remains subject to daily conditions and all requirements of the 2024-02 Union County Burn Ordinance.

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