Backyard Burning

Backyard Debris Burning is Open!

Hoodland Fire District Burn Line
(503) 622-3463

Know Before you Burn:

Always call the Hoodland Fire District Burn Line (503) 622-3463 before you burn.

WARNING: GASOLINE AND OTHER FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS ARE VERY VOLATILE AND DANGEROUS. DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS TO START YOUR FIRE.

The following materials are prohibited from being burned:

Uncut grass, brush, or vegetation
Rubber products
Tires
Plastics
Paint
Tar
Asphalt
Shingles
Household garbage
Petroleum & petroleum-treated materials
Industrial waste
Any material that creates dense smoke or noxious odors.

Concerns regarding fires:

Call 9-1-1 to report a threatening hostile fire
For smoke complaints contact DEQ at (503) 229-5393 or (888) 997-7888 or use or Click here to file a pollution complaint

Fires must be at least 10 feet away from structures and property lines.

Back yard burn piles must be constantly attended by a competent person, until the material is completely burned out or extinguished!

May contain: human, person, flame, bonfire, fire, vegetation, plant, and outdoors — Backyard burns are yard debris disposal fires of cut wood, trees, shrubs, or plants.

Burn piles 5ft. X 5ft. X 5ft or smaller: Yard debris disposal fires (i.e. wood, needle, or leaf material from trees, shrubs, or plants) can be 5ft. X 5ft. X 5ft or smaller. Materials should be dry and not produce dense smoke or noxious odors. Burn piles under 5ft. x 5ft. x 5ft. do not require a permit or an inspection.

Large piles over 5ft. x 5ft. x 5ft: Burn piles larger than 5ft. x 5ft. x 5ft. require an on site inspection to receive a burn permit. To request an on site inspection, please fill out the form at the bottom of this page.

Adequate provisions shall be made to prevent the fire from spreading. These may include a fire line around the burn area and having such items as a charged hose line or shovels or other fire tools available during the burn.