City Of Gresham: Summer Burn Ban Lifted In Multnomah County

Gresham OR

30 September, 2021

2:02 AM

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Press release from the City of Gresham: September 29, 2021 Fire Defense Board Chief Scott Lewis has lifted the outdoor burn ban in all areas of Multnomah County. The burn ban has been lifted due to the cooler temperatures, increase in nighttime moisture, and the return of rainfall, which has improved the moisture content of the local ground cover. Keeping in mind the recent wildfires throughout Oregon, however, please ensure any outdoor burning is conducted as safely as possible. Recreational campfires, fire pits, and agricultural burning is now permitted on DEQ approved burn days. Yard debris and open burning is allowed only in permitted areas. Yard debris and open burning is never permitted in the City of Portland.  Yard debris burning in Gresham, Fairview, Troutdale and Wood Village will begin on Saturday, Oct. 16 with DEQ approval. Check with your local Fire Department/District for more information. For updated information please call the burning information line at: 503-618-3083 for Gresham, Troutdale, Wood Village, Fairview, Fire District 10 503-695-2225 for Corbett Fire District 14 503-621-1242 for Sauvie Island District 30 General Information for Portland Fire and Rescue, 503-823-3700 For additional information, contact Gresham Fire and Emergency Services at 503-618-2355. This press release was produced by the City of Gresham. The views expressed here are the author's own.