Sharing from ODF-North Cascade
On 07/09/24 @ 0001
The North Cascade District will go to an EXTREME fire danger IFPL will be a 3
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Oregon Department of Forestry. On 9/15/23 @ 12:01 a.m. we will be moving to a HIGH fire danger and an IFPL 2
Oregon Department of Forestry
On 7/01/23 @ 1201 AM
North Cascade District will declare FIRE SEASON @ MODERATE fire danger IFPL will be II
Residential backyard fire pit/campfire waiver from ODF
This is the minimum requirements for a residential backyard fire pit/campfire waiver from ODF. If a resident wants to get a permit they need to call 503.930.3875, provide their name and address, and an appointment will be scheduled for a Forest Officer to conduct an inspection and issue a waiver.
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Meet the minimum requirements as outline in the OAR and ORS:-
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Campfires must be confined to established campfire rings, stoves or other fireproof structures.
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The campfire site must not be larger than 4 feet in diameter.
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All flammable material must be cleared for a distance of at least 5 feet around and 10 feet above the campfire site.
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No campfire shall be left unattended.
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A campfire must be fully extinguished before campers leave the camp site.
In addition:
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There must be a water source available and a hand tool on site.
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This site will be inspected yearly.
Fire Danger Rating System
Low: Campfires Allowed, Moderate: Campfires Allowed at designated sites, High: Campfires Allowed at designated sites, Extreme: No Campfires Allowed(prohibited)
This designation does not relieve anyone of the responsibility of a fire if it was to escape your control and spread. The Oregon Department of Forestry reserves the right to suspend campfires as well as re-inspect the campground/recreation site.
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