Clackamas County, OR Fire Regulations: Outdoor Burning (2026)
Outdoor burning rules in Clackamas County, OR, also called the burn ban, open burning, or fire restriction ordinance, set when you can burn yard waste, debris, or run a recreational fire.
Key Facts
- Burn seasons
- Mar 1–Jun 15; Oct 1–Dec 15
- Pile size limit
- 10'x10'x10' maximum
- Piles at once
- Two maximum
- Setback
- 50 feet from structures
- Permit
- None issued; call burn line
Summary
In Clackamas Fire District's coverage area, backyard yard-debris burning is allowed only during two seasons, March 1–June 15 and October 1–December 15, on approved days, outside the DEQ burn-ban boundary. No special permit is required, but you must call the daily burn line.
Backyard burn piles can be no larger than 10'x10'x10'. A maximum of two burn piles may be burned at any one time. Burn piles must be a minimum of 50 feet from a structure or other combustible materials.
Full Breakdown
Backyard burning is limited to yard debris, trimmings and clippings (dried where practical); garbage, plastic, rubber and petroleum-treated materials are prohibited. Piles may be no larger than 10'x10'x10', a maximum of two piles may burn at once, and each must sit at least 50 feet from any structure or combustible. Burning is banned inside the DEQ Burn Ban Boundary: check the burn-restriction map. The Fire Marshal's Office no longer issues Special Burn Permits, so residents rely on the daily burn message line (503.742.2945) for approved days and hours; all fires must be out by the fires-out time. Complaints go to Oregon DEQ, not 911.
Violations & Fines
Illegal burning or out-of-boundary burning is reported to Oregon DEQ (888.997.7888); violators face DEQ civil penalties and liability for any escaped fire.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit to burn yard debris?
Where do I report illegal burning?
Sources & Official References
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