Outdoor burning rules in Salem, 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.
Salem regulates outdoor burning through fire code and Oregon DEQ air quality rules. Backyard burning of yard debris is restricted. Recreational fires in approved containers are allowed with conditions.
Salem restricts open burning per the Oregon Fire Code and Oregon DEQ (Department of Environmental Quality) air quality regulations. Burning of trash, construction debris, and household waste is prohibited. Backyard burning of yard debris may be restricted or banned depending on air quality conditions and time of year. Salem falls under the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA) and DEQ jurisdiction for air quality. Recreational fires in approved fire pits are allowed when conditions permit. The Salem Fire Department issues seasonal burn advisories.
Illegal burning results in citations from the Fire Department and potential DEQ penalties. Persons responsible for escaped fires face civil liability.
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