October 9, 2025 3:30 a.m.

The City of Roseburg Fire Department is issuing residential burn permits through the end of the month.

A city release said these permits are issued for seven days at a cost of $75. Residential yard waste is the only material that may be burned. Prohibited items include standing berry wines, paper, wood, plastics, tires, standing grass, weeds, construction material, and material from lot clearing. Burning may not be done on vacant lots or on someone else’s property. Fires must be monitored by a competent adult and extinguished prior to darkness. Tools to control or extinguish the fire must be on-site whenever there is material burning.

Burn barrels are never allowed inside the city limits. Anyone burning trash or burning without a permit may be subject to fines and/or legal action. In addition, due diligence must be exercised while burning, as even with a permit, fire can quickly get out of control. The person responsible for the fire may be subject to fines, legal action or restitution.

If possible, residents are urged to utilize alternatives to burning, such as composting, chipping, mulching, or transporting debris to the Douglas County Landfill.

To request a burning permit in the City of Roseburg, call 492-6770 weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The burn permit form is also available at: https://www.cityofroseburg.org/departments/fire/burn-permits