burning regulation information

--FIRE SEASON IS NOW IN EFFECT-- ALL BURNING SHOULD BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BURNING REGULATIONS ***

FIRE LEVEL- High 06/27/2024

The following rules are in effect for residents within Paisley City limit: (if you live outside city limits, please consult your local department or Oregon Department of Forestry) Residential outdoor burning of yard debris:  Provisions shall be made to prevent the fire from spreading to any structure. Fires in approved containers shall not be less than 15 feet from a structure The minimum required distance from a structure shall be 25 feet where the pile size is 3 feet or less in diameter and 2 feet or less in height. The minimum required distance from a structure shall be 50 feet where the pile size is greater than 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height Burn piles need to be sized so fires will be completely out by the required time indicated. ABSOLUTLY NO BURNING AFTER DARK.  Burning within the city limits of Paisley can only be done if the following apply.

Fire season as determined by Oregon Department of Forestry is in “LOW” at which point burning can be done all day unless winds exceed 10 M.P.H.

Fire season as determined by Oregon Department of Forestry is in “MODERATE” at which point burning can only be done from early morning until 1:00 PM unless winds exceed 10 M.P.H.

 Fire season as determined by Oregon Department of Forestry is in “HIGH” at which point burning can only be done from early morning until 10:00 AM unless winds exceed 5 M.P.H.

Fire season as determined by Oregon Department of Forestry is in “EXTREME” at which point no burning will be allowed during any hours unless a burn permit has been obtained.

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