City of Portland to lift burn ban

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The City of Portland will be lifting the burn ban on Wednesday.

The ban has been in place since late June.

Recreational campfires, fire pits, yard debris, agricultural burns, and open burning permits will be legal in city limits.

However, Portland Fire & Rescue says residents should “only burn dried cordwood in a controlled setting by using a fire ring or elevated fire pit with an active hose line stretched to the location of your fire.”

Fire officials also encourage Portlanders to keep flame lengths less than two feet and to be a safe distance away from any structure and significant vegetation.

“Those living in rural areas are asked to continue to maintain their defensible space by monitoring growth surrounding homes and structures as there is still a wildfire risk posed in our region, and to maintain adequate access for firefighting equipment in the event there is a response needed,” PF&R said.

When it comes to outdoor cooking, PF&R also asks Portlanders to “stay vigilant” when it comes to cooking with open flames.

“When using charcoal briquettes, please properly dispose of the ashes in a covered metal container away from combustibles, and keep the ashes wet for a few days before properly disposing of them. Maintain at least 10 feet between outdoor cooking locations and anything combustible, such as siding, fences, shrubbery, etc.,” officials said.