Outdoor burning rules in Multnomah 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.
Backyard burning of yard debris is never permitted inside the Multnomah County urban burn ban boundary. Rural unincorporated areas may have some open burning allowed under DEQ permits. Multnomah Fire Defense Board has authority to issue burn bans county-wide. East Multnomah County Burn Line: 503-618-3083.
Within the urban burn ban boundary (covers Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington county portions), backyard burning of yard debris is never permitted. In rural unincorporated areas outside the urban ban boundary, DEQ OAR 340-264 governs open burning with possible permit availability. The Multnomah Fire Defense Board Chief has county-wide authority to issue outdoor burn bans during high-risk periods. Always call the East Multnomah County Burn Line (503-618-3083) after 8 AM before any outdoor burning. Check current burn day status at multco.us. Barbecuing with propane/briquettes/natural gas is typically allowed during bans.
Burning without authorization subject to citation and liability for fire suppression costs and neighbor property damage.
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