Immediate Burn Ban in Effect

BURN BAN IN EFFECT IMMEDIATELY

A burn ban has been issued by the Fire Chief due to forecasted high temperatures, limited rainfall, and ongoing dry conditions effectively immediately for Sauvie Island. This decision is based on and inline with the Tri-County metro area implementing an immediate burn ban. This immediate burn ban includes recreational campfires, fire pits, yard debris, agricultural burning and permits issued for open burning until further notice. The general burn ban will remain in effect throughout the summer weather season.

Outdoor barbecuing in designed areas (grills, smokers, and similar cooking appliances with clean, dry firewood, briquettes, wood chips, pellets, propane, natural gas, or similar fuels) are allowed; however, residents should exercise extreme caution. When using charcoal briquettes, please properly dispose of the ashes in a covered metal container away from combustibles, and keep the ashes wet for a few days before properly disposing of them. Maintain at least ten feet between outdoor cooking and anything combustible such as siding, fences, shrubbery, etc.

Ensure all cigarettes/cigars are extinguished prior to disposal.

Those living in rural areas are asked to maintain their defensible space by monitoring growth surrounding homes and structures, and to maintain adequate access for firefighting equipment. 

Contact Sauvie Island Fire District 503-621-1242 or visit our website www.sifire.org for additional information.