It is required to have a copy of the Outdoor Burning Regulations on site! This document includes information about recreational fires.
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last updated 10/11/07
Outdoor debris burning in
La Pine Fire District is now open.
Always check the status each day before you burn by calling the Burn Information Line at
541-536-9056
Industrial Fire Precaution Levels on Public Lands
The Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests and Prineville District Bureau of Land Management have implemented fire restrictions on public lands. Click here to check Industrial Fire Precaution Levels or call the BLM office at 800-523-4737.
Oregon Department of Forestry Private Land Fire Prevention Restrictions
Beginning Monday July 2, 2007 at 12:01 a.m. lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry have been placed under a regulated closure. These prevention measures affect Crook, Deschutes, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Hood River, Jefferson, Morrow, Wasco, and Wheeler counties. This News Release contains more information on restrictions and related fire safety information.
Outdoor Burning Regulations
The fire district sets the outdoor burning season based on atmosheric conditions. The typical burning season in the La Pine Rural Fire Protection District is November through April. Open burning shall also be conducted as required by other governing agencies regulating burning and emissions. It is required to have a copy of the Outdoor Burning Regulations on site. Failure to follow the burning requirements will be a class "D" violation, punishable by a base fine amount of $95.00 per violation, upon conviction and/or suppression of the fire. For more information, call (541) 536-9056.
Safe burning tips: Don't burn on windy days, burn early in the day when it is cool, humidity is higher and winds are light. If your fire gets out of control, CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY!