Field/Ditch Burning
OPEN
Please contact the AFD if you plan this type of burn so that we are aware of it
CONSIDERATIONS WHEN BURNING FIELDS OR DITCHES:
- WIND SPEED/DIRECTION.
- SEVERAL SMALL BURNS ARE SAFER THAN ONE LARGE BURN.
- DIRECTION OF FIRE SPREAD.
- ACCESS/ ROADS.
- MATERIAL TO BE BURNED.
- BUILDINGS IN AREA OF BURN.
- UTILITIES IN AREA OF BURN ( POWER POLES, PROPANE TANKS).
- FIREFIGHTING TOOLS ON HAND INCLUDING WATER SUPPLY.
Please call 911 if your burn gets out of control
CONTACT:
Chad LaVallee, AFD Fire Chief
541 382-2333
clavallee@afdist.org