October 12, 2026 3:05 a.m. 

The Oregon Department of Forestry is reminding citizens to check local fire regulations before burning debris, starting a campfire or other activities that can spark a wildfire.

An ODF release said across Oregon there are multiple jurisdictions that vary from city to county to state to federal, and each may have different restrictions on fire. While in fire season, debris burning is prohibited on ODF-protected lands.

ODF has a website to look up to see if it is safe to burn yard debris at: https://beforeyouburn.net/. The Before You Burn program simplifies and coordinates burns and provides real-time information to ensure the safety of Oregon’s communities.

Campfires may be allowed but only in designated sites and, depending on fire danger, in some cases they may not be allowed at all.

Regulations may vary depending on the location, ODF has a link for fire regulations, Oregon State Parks has a trip planning tool that gives all the information needed to know about campsite fire regulations. The Bureau of Land Management also has a link for restrictions on BLM land.

The release said prescribed burning is a valuable tool for maintaining a healthy forest, reducing wildfire smoke and reducing risks to public safety. These fires are thoroughly planned throughout the year to meet ecological objectives and are only lit when weather and fuel conditions are favorable to protect sensitive communities and areas from their smoke. If conditions change and are deemed unfavorable, the burn is postponed.

For more information about ODF fire regulations visit: www.oregon.gov/odf/fire/pages/restrictions.aspx