Daily Burn Forecast

Burn ban June 15th through October 1st of 2024
Weather permitting burning will reopen October 1st 2024

Immediate Release

Due to the seasonal weather patterns in the area, open burning season for
the City of Pendleton, Rieth Water District, Lower McKay, McKay Dam, and Riverside Fire
Districts closed Saturday, June 15th, 2024. Open burning will reopen October 1st weather
permitting.

Burn barrels within the fire districts are not included in the closure; however, they may only be
used on “Green Days.” Burn barrels are not allowed within the Pendleton City limits any time of
the year by City Ordinance.

Open burning is any burning outdoors including burn barrels, backyard burning, and piles of
yard debris that is generated from that property. Burning stumps, field burns, burning trash,
commercial waste, demolition waste, construction debris, and bon-fires require special permits
available from the Pendleton Fire Department at no charge.

It is against the law to conduct any open burning that unreasonably interferes with enjoyment of
life or property, creates a public or private nuisance, or is a hazard to public safety.

Before using a burn barrel outside of the City during the closed burning season residents must
determine if it is a “Green Day”. This can be determined by calling the County Burn Line at
541-278-6397 (During the open burning season use the City Burn Line at 541-966-0327).

For a complete list of burning regulations visit the Pendleton Fire Department at 1455 SE Court
Ave or visit our website at www.pendleton.or.us/fire-ambulance

Valorie Tomren 
Assistant Fire Chief / Fire Marshal 
541-276-1442