2012 Tillamook County Burn Ban

Effective July 15^th, there will be a county wide ban on open pile burning. 

Effective August 1^st, all burning, including burn barrels, will be banned for all of Tillamook County. Residents are encouraged to plan ahead and complete all burning prior to the ban.

In Tillamook County, for the General Public, burning permits are required for open pile burning and burn barrels.  For residents that live within a City Fire Department District or Rural Fire Protection District, they will need to contact their local Fire Department for burn permit requirements. 

In the remainder of Tillamook County, the Oregon Department of Forestry issues burning permits for open pile burning and burn barrels once Fire Season has been declared.   

There is no fee for the burn permit, but an on-site inspection with the landowner is performed prior to issuing a permit.  Information about burning permits and how to obtain a permit for Tillamook District is available by calling the Oregon Department of Forestry at 503-815-7056 (24 hr line), or you may contact your local fire department.

It is also a good reminder that fire can be a hazard at any time of year if steps are not taken to use fire safely.  Whenever you use fire, whether for debris burning or enjoying a campfire, use these steps to prevent your fire from turning into the next wildfire.