Fire Season Declared in Gresham, Oregon

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Gresham Fire and Emergency Services announce the official declaration of Fire Season effective Friday, Aug. 13.

Fire Season is formally declared in Oregon on a fire prevention district-by-district basis. This includes Gresham Fire & Emergency Services, which protect the cities of Gresham, Fairview, Troutdale, Wood Village, and the unincorporated areas in Multnomah County Fire District 10. 

"Fire season is the time of year when fires are most likely to start, spread and do enough damage to require fire control," said Chief Scott Lewis. "I want to thank our residents for their cooperation and help in keeping the community safe during fire season," said Lewis.

During Fire Season no backyard, agricultural or open burning is allowed. The closure will not be lifted until fall when there is enough moisture content returned to grass, brush, wild-land and landscaped areas to safely allow this type of burning.

Traditionally, Gresham Fire officials choose to declare the beginning of their fire seasons in June or early July, kicking in enhanced restrictions for activities such as backyard debris, agricultural, and open burning. Gresham has an abundant amount of dry grass and brush that has been enhanced by this year's rains and milder summer conditions. With the present forecast of continuing hot dry weather, this hazard will increase with each passing day.

Special care is needed for campfires and off-road riding of motorcycles and ATVs. Under severe conditions, recreational fires and campfires can be prohibited also.

The Fire Season designation usually continues until October or November and Gresham Fire will announce when the season is over.

Visit GreshamOregon.gov/fire for more information on burning or call 503-618-2355. Gresham Fire also maintains a daily burn information line 503-618-3083.