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Oregon Open Burning Rules (2026)

Conditional: Debris/slash burning either requires an ODF permit or is prohibited, set at the local ODF district level.

ConditionalVerified Jun 18, 2026

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Debris/slash burning either requires an ODF permit or is prohibited, set at the local ODF district level. A burn permit is required during fire season; some districts require permits year-round. All burning may be banned as fire danger rises.

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Open Burning Rules in states bordering Oregon

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

CaliforniaRestricted
A free CAL FIRE residential burn permit (annual, May 1–Apr 30) is required to burn vegetation in piles up to 4x4 ft; clear 10 ft around the pile, keep water and an adult attendant. A permissive burn day from the local air district is also required.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: burnpermit.fire.ca.gov · Full California rule →
IdahoRestricted
Outside city limits, any open burning (yard/land debris, crop residue) during Closed Fire Season (May 10–Oct 20) requires a free burn permit from the Idaho Dept of Lands via burnpermits.idaho.gov; crop-residue burning also requires a DEQ permit-by-rule and AQI under 60.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: idl.idaho.gov · Full Idaho rule →
NevadaConditional
Open burning on state lands is regulated by NDF and restricted during fire season. Air-quality open-burn permits are also required in some areas. Burning is banned or curtailed under posted fire restrictions; violations are a misdemeanor (up to $1,000).
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: forestry.nv.gov · Full Nevada rule →
WashingtonConditional
Outdoor burning on DNR-protected forestlands requires a written burn permit and compliance with local air-authority/clean-air rules; land-clearing/yard-debris burning is restricted or banned in many areas. DNR issues burn restrictions and Commissioner Order burn bans in hot, dry conditions.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: dnr.wa.gov · Full Washington rule →

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