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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
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!
Permits & Ordinance Details
To apply for a burn permit, please fill out the form below
Burn permits will be issued within 24 hours.
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Burn Permit & Regulations
Within Town Limits and Urban Growth Boundary
- Waste may not be burned, natural materials only not containing or coated in any synthetic materials.
- Open burn piles shall not exceed 6 feet in diameter and 4 feet in height, shall have 6 foot clearance around the pile and shall not be closer than 20 feet from any combustible material.
- Must be continuously attended by an adult 18 years of age or older who has immediate access to a pressurized hose.
- Must be commenced and completed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on the date the permit is issued.
- Permits will be issued on green days only.
For burning outside the town limits and urban growth boundary, please consult Oregon Department of Forestry for current regulations at: https://www.oregon.gov/odf/fire/pages/restrictions.aspx