Fire pit rules in Marion County, OR — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Small recreational fires and barbeques are exempt from Oregon's open-burning rules, but they must burn only clean, dry firewood, stay attended, and be fully extinguished. Check for any active fire-district burn closure first.
Oregon DEQ treats recreational fires and barbeques as a separate category from open (debris) burning, so a backyard fire pit does not need a DEQ burn day the way a yard-debris pile does. The fire should be small, kept a safe distance from structures and fences, attended by an adult, and burn only seasoned firewood, charcoal, or manufactured logs, never yard debris, garbage, or treated wood. During summer wildfire season, Marion County Fire District #1 and other local districts can suspend recreational fires; always confirm current restrictions before lighting.
Escaped or illegal-material fires draw nuisance citations, and the person responsible can be liable for fire-suppression costs. Report smoke complaints to county Code Enforcement at (503) 373-4333.
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