April 6, 2024 9:30 a.m.

The City of Roseburg Fire Department will begin issuing residential burn permits soon.

Permits are only available between April 15th and May 15th.

Permits will be 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 vines, paper, wood, plastics, tires, standing grass, weeds, construction material and material from lot clearing. Burning may not be done on vacant lots or the property of another. 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 a fine and/or legal action. In addition, due diligence must be exercised while burning, even with a permit, as fire can quickly get out of control. The person responsible may be subject to fines, legal action or restitution.

Call the City of Roseburg Fire Department at 492-6770 for more information.