Burn Information — Brownsville Fire

Burn Status & Who to Call

Before you burn outdoors, always check current regulations for your location.

If you live in Linn County, call the Linn County Burn Line at 541-451-1904 for the daily recorded message on whether burning is allowed.
If your property is in the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) overlap zone, you must also verify burn regulations directly with ODF.

For statewide rules on open burning and air quality, visit Oregon DEQ.

How to Burn Debris Responsibly

Follow these guidelines to reduce wildfire risk and protect your neighbors.

Whenever possible, avoid burning by chipping, composting, or hauling yard debris to a recycling or disposal facility.
Always confirm the daily burn status with the Linn County Burn Line before you light any outdoor fire.
Check the local weather forecast, including wind and humidity, and do not burn on hot, dry, or windy days.
Burn only yard debris such as leaves, branches, and other natural vegetation; never add household or construction waste.
Do not use gasoline, diesel, or other accelerants to start or refresh your fire.
Keep your burn pile small, or use a metal burn barrel equipped with a tight-fitting spark screen.
Clear at least a 15‑foot radius around your burn area down to bare soil and away from trees, shrubs, and overhead vegetation.
Stay with the fire at all times, with a charged garden hose or water source and a shovel ready.
When you are finished, thoroughly soak, stir, and check your burn area to ensure the fire is completely out and cold to the touch.

What You May Never Burn

Oregon DEQ regulations prohibit open burning of certain materials at any time, anywhere in Oregon.

The following are always prohibited from open burning:

Rubber products, including tires
Asbestos-containing materials
Animal remains
Plastic of any kind
Wet garbage or food waste
Petroleum products and petroleum‑treated materials
Asphalt, industrial waste, or similar products
Any material that produces dense smoke or strong, noxious odors
Auto parts and wire insulation

Using items like tires, gasoline, diesel, or similar products to ignite or boost a fire is also prohibited.

To safely start a legal debris burn, keep part of your pile covered so it stays dry, then light it with paper and a match—never with flammable liquids.

𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀

Unless there is an immediate threat to life or property, burn complaints during burn season should be made to the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) at 888-997-7888. This includes complaints of burning illegal materials, burning on non-burning days, and more.

Burn complaints during Fire Season (Summer) can be made through LCSO dispatch at 541-967-4333 and will be directed to the Brownsville Rural Fire District.

More Information & Contacts

For general questions about backyard burning rules or prohibited materials, please consult Oregon DEQ’s open burning information. Or Contact the Brownsville Rural Fire District for more information.

Burn Status & Who to Call

Before you burn outdoors, always check current regulations for your location.

If you live in Linn County, call the Linn County Burn Line at 541-451-1904 for the daily recorded message on whether burning is allowed.

If your property is in the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) overlap zone, you must also verify burn regulations directly with ODF.

For statewide rules on open burning and air quality, visit Oregon DEQ.

How to Burn Debris Responsibly

Follow these guidelines to reduce wildfire risk and protect your neighbors.

Whenever possible, avoid burning by chipping, composting, or hauling yard debris to a recycling or disposal facility.

Always confirm the daily burn status with the Linn County Burn Line before you light any outdoor fire.

Check the local weather forecast, including wind and humidity, and do not burn on hot, dry, or windy days.

Burn only yard debris such as leaves, branches, and other natural vegetation; never add household or construction waste.

Do not use gasoline, diesel, or other accelerants to start or refresh your fire.

Keep your burn pile small, or use a metal burn barrel equipped with a tight-fitting spark screen.

Clear at least a 15‑foot radius around your burn area down to bare soil and away from trees, shrubs, and overhead vegetation.

Stay with the fire at all times, with a charged garden hose or water source and a shovel ready.

When you are finished, thoroughly soak, stir, and check your burn area to ensure the fire is completely out and cold to the touch.

What You May Never Burn

Oregon DEQ regulations prohibit open burning of certain materials at any time, anywhere in Oregon.

The following are always prohibited from open burning:

Rubber products, including tires

Asbestos-containing materials

Animal remains

Plastic of any kind

Wet garbage or food waste

Petroleum products and petroleum‑treated materials

Asphalt, industrial waste, or similar products

Any material that produces dense smoke or strong, noxious odors

Auto parts and wire insulation

Using items like tires, gasoline, diesel, or similar products to ignite or boost a fire is also prohibited.

To safely start a legal debris burn, keep part of your pile covered so it stays dry, then light it with paper and a match—never with flammable liquids.

𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀

Unless there is an immediate threat to life or property, burn complaints during burn season should be made to the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) at 888-997-7888. This includes complaints of burning illegal materials, burning on non-burning days, and more.

Burn complaints during Fire Season (Summer) can be made through LCSO dispatch at 541-967-4333 and will be directed to the Brownsville Rural Fire District.

More Information & Contacts

For general questions about backyard burning rules or prohibited materials, please consult Oregon DEQ’s open burning information. Or Contact the Brownsville Rural Fire District for more information.