City of Hillsboro Burn Ban Enacted

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The warm, dry weather has prompted the issuance of a burn ban in the City of Hillsboro. In fact, the burn ban extends across all of Washington County. Hillsboro Fire and Rescue, in conjunction with the Washington County Fire Defense Board Chief and the Oregon Department of Forestry, has issued the ban on burning effective 12:01 am, Thursday, July 15, 2010.

"The wet weather this spring prompted a heavy growth of brush," said Hillsboro Fire Chief Gary Seidel. "Now, we have had a period of warm, dry and windy days. That had dried out all the fuels to a level where we are concerned about wildfires, even within our city limits."

A burn ban is declared each year based on weather conditions and the relative fire danger. It will remain in effect until further notice.

The Burn Ban includes:
• All backyard burning
• All agricultural burning

The Burn Ban does NOT include the following:
• Recreational fires (e.g. Cooking fires in a fire pit or barbeque) Persons intending on using fire in this manner should use caution.
• Ceremonial fires or religious fires which require a permit issued by HFD Fire Prevention Officers.

Backyard burning has been prohibited in Hillsboro since June 15th. Residents who violate the burn ban are subject to fines. Additional information on burning within the city can be obtained from the Burn Line at 503-681-6204. If you plan to vacation in other counties or states, check with the local fire agencies in those areas to determine whether there are restrictions on the use of campfires or off-road recreational vehicles. For more fire and life safety information, visit: www.ci.hillsboro.or.us/fire or call 503-681-6166.



Author:Hillsboro Fire and Rescue Press Release