“It’s going to get scary over the next few months as things get drier and drier,” Captain Nicco Holt, Williams Fire Rescue, told NBC5. “The awareness starts now.”
Oregon Department of Forestry says it responded to six fires on April 28th – largely caused by out of control debris burns. It noted that most previously burned piles can likely reignite and cause fires if its still hot.
ODF strongly recommends homeowners to dispose of yard debris rather than burning. However if burning is the only other option, it recommended the following tips:
Call before you burn – Burning regulations vary by location depending on the weather and fuel conditions. If you are planning to burn, check with your local Oregon Department of Forestry district, fire protective association, or air protection authority to learn about current burning restrictions or regulations, and if you need a permit.