Burn Information

Open Burning Allowed - October 14, 2026

Open burning is currently allowed OUTSIDE of City Limits. Please burn responsibly, follow all applicable regulations, and never leave a fire unattended.

2026 Burn Dates For City of St. Helens -

10/24/2026-11/08/2026

2026 Burn Dates For Columbia City -

11/7/2026-11/15/2026

Burn Dates and Information

BURN PERMIT - PDF

As required by ORS 478.960, burning permits are required for all open burning in the Columbia River Fire & Rescue service area, with the exception of small recreational fires. Please follow all burning regulations and directions very carefully. By policy of the District Board of Directors, Columbia River Fire & Rescue may choose to bill for all illegal fires. Burning permits will NOT be issued to businesses, churches, industries, institutions, building contractors or multi-dwelling sites.

The burn permits issued through our website are for residential burning only. If you need a special burn permit, such as a hazard abatement permit, please visit our Administration Office to obtain one.

Please be sure to call the burn line at 503-397-4800 on the day you intend to burn to ensure that it is a burn day.

For Recreational Fire Information, please download our information form HERE

For Property Development Information, please download our information form HERE

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Burn Permit Rules & Regulations

You must have a garden hose or shovel and a 5-gal bucket of water at all times. The fire must NOT be left unattended at any time.
The ground must be cleared not less than 10 ft. around the burn area. Separation of at least 15 ft. between barrels and structures, or 50 ft. between burn piles and structures is required.
Burning will be confined to daylight hours only when open burning is permitted.
This permit does not relieve permittee from responsibility for fire damage as a result of fire escaping.
Burning the following materials is prohibited: household garbage, plastics, auto bodies, asphalt, waste, petroleum products, rubber products, animal remains and animal or vegetable waste resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking, or service of food.

I have read, understand, and agree to comply with all Columbia River Fire & Rescue burn permit rules and regulations.

IMPORTANT: Your burn permit will be emailed to you automatically after submission. Please check your inbox, spam, or junk folder. Save or print your PDF permit and keep it available for inspection. If you do not receive your permit, verify that you entered your email address correctly.

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