The City of Burns, Hines and Harney County will enact a burn ban
By Mindy Gould on Monday, July 25th, 2022 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News Eastern/Southeast Oregon Top Stories
Burns, Hines and Harney County (Released from Burns Fire Department)-
The City of Burns, Hines and Harney County will enact a burn ban beginning July 22 in response to high-fire danger and a recommendation by the Harney County Fire Defense Board.
With high temperatures in the forecast, all fire agencies want to keep local communities safe from fire risk by reducing the number of human-caused wildfires.
“The hot-dry conditions and the absence of substantial rainfall have produced an increased fire risk. To help protect our community from the risk of human-caused wildfires the fire defense board is enacting Countywide Burn Restrictions. Burn Restrictions are common during warm summer months, serving as additional protection from significant wildfire incidents for our homes and wildlands.”
Unauthorized open burning and unauthorized recreational fires are restricted until the order is lifted. Under the burn restrictions:
NOT ALLOWED
• All recreational fires are not allowed. This includes any outdoor fire without a chimney such as a backyard fire pit or campfire using chopped firewood or charcoal.
• All open burning is not allowed. This includes any open burning of fields and yard waste is prohibited at all times.
ARE ALLOWED
• Manufactured portable outdoor devices are allowed. This includes fireplaces, chimineas, barbeques, and patio warmers used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
