Burn season ends June 15
The Mill City Volunteer Fire Department is reminding everyone that June 15 is the last day of backyard burning. Officials say don’t wait until the last day to burn because it may not be a burn day.
They also say if you have a burn pile, get it done now so it won’t be a summer fire hazard. If you can’t burn by the deadline, they add, cover the pile so that when burn season opens in October you are ready.
Burning out of season is illegal and carries a minimum $100 fine. The Oregon Department of Forestry will be out in force when the warm weather hits and will be monitoring for burns. For information on open burning call the Mill City Fire Department, 503-897-2390.
