Effective at 12:00 p.m. on Oct. 15, 2024, the High-Fire Danger Burn Ban has been officially lifted across Washington County. This includes areas served by Banks Fire District #13, Cornelius Fire Department, Forest Grove Fire Department, Gaston Rural Fire District, Hillsboro Fire & Rescue, and Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue (TVF&R). The ban, originally implemented due to elevated fire risk, has been lifted after recent rainfall and the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) ending the fire season.
Residents in these districts may now resume backyard burning, and businesses can conduct commercial agricultural burning, following the regulations set by the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Oregon Department of Forestry, and the Oregon Department of Agriculture. To ensure compliance, please review outdoor burning rules at your fire agency’s website or contact the relevant burn information line.
The High-Fire Danger Burn Ban is managed by the Washington County Fire Defense Board, which represents fire agencies throughout the county. Burning restrictions are enforced under Oregon Revised Statute 478.960 and Oregon Fire Code 307.
Outdoor Burning Complaints:
TVF&R reminds residents that while the burn ban has been lifted, safety remains a priority. TVF&R does not enforce air-quality complaints related to smoke. Fire personnel will respond to burning complaints if:
For air-quality concerns related to smoke, residents should report to the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).
For updated information on outdoor burning rules in your specific area, residents can visit their local fire department’s website or call their respective burn information line.