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Essential guidelines for safe outdoor burning in Christmas Valley and surrounding areas
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Outdoor Burning Rules for Christmas Valley
Outdoor burning within district boundaries is allowed only under these conditions.
Residential yard debris must be burned in approved containers or piles with proper clearance:
- Approved container fires must be at least 15 feet from any structure.
- Piles 3 ft or less in diameter and 2 ft or less in height: maintain 25 ft clearance.
- Piles larger than 3 ft in diameter or 2 ft in height: maintain 50 ft clearance.
- Burns must be fully extinguished by the designated cutoff time.
- Absolutely no burning after dark.
Fire-Level Conditions
Understanding when and how you can burn safely
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Low
If wind is below 10 mph
Burning is permitted all day
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Moderate
If wind is below 10 mph
Burning is permitted sunrise until 1pm
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High
Current Level
If wind is below 10 mph
Burning is permitted early morning until 10am
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Extreme
NO OPEN BURNING. Permit Required
Permits & Ordinance Details
Burn permits in Christmas Valley are issued through Lake County.
To apply for a burn permit, please visit the Lake County Burn Permit Portal by clicking the button below
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Important Safety Tips
- Always maintain recommended safety distances from buildings.
- Never leave burning unattended.
- Always have water or fire tools nearby.
- Adhere to the time restrictions for your fire level.
- Monitor local wind and weather conditions before lighting a fire.
For local and regional fire information, visit https://www.scofmp.org/ South Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership
Need help understanding the rules or seasonal updates? Call (541) 480‑3979 for guidance — we’re here to keep our community safe!