Oregon residents cautioned about burning this week

Cool, crisp fall days entice local landowners to clean up outside in preparation for winter.  Clean up usually includes burning yard debris and logging slash.  The local Oregon Department of Forestry office is reminding citizens to not burn during periods of east winds.    The local weather forecast predicts an east wind event throughout this week.   East winds prevent smoke dispersing away from the ground level, causing smoky conditions for neighborhoods and local roadways.  Once typical wet weather patterns return, residents can resume burning with little risk to neighbors and adjacent forestlands.

Clatsop County residents can call the Oregon Department of Forestry at 503-325-5451 for more information.