Central Oregon — MH-4
about 68% of the county (approximate)
Extreme
Hood River County, Oregon
Burn Ban in Effect Most restrictive fire-danger area
Open burning is currently prohibited in Hood River county. The order took effect on August 16, 2026 (Covers land inside an ODF Forest Protection District only. National Forest and BLM land are not part of this system — check the relevant federal agency directly for that land.).
Verified Covers land inside an ODF Forest Protection District only. National Forest and BLM land are not part of this system — check the relevant federal agency directly for that land. Oregon Department of Forestry — Regulated Use Closures ↗
In effect since
Aug 16, 2026
Expires
until lifted
Issued by
Oregon Department of Forestry — Regulated Use Closures
Last verified
Aug 21, 2026
Hood River county spans 2 Regulated Use Areas
Each Forest Protection District's forester proclaims and lifts its own Regulated Closure. The district named on an area enforces it — county and city rules can still apply on top, and National Forest or BLM land is not part of this system at all.
Central Oregon — MH-1
about 29% of the county (approximate)
Extreme
What this means
The wording in each area above is Oregon Department of Forestry — Regulated Use Closures's own, and it is the authority for what you may burn on land inside an ODF Forest Protection District. Two further systems apply on top:
Your county and fire district
They set their own outdoor burning rules and can go further than the state. Call your fire district before you burn.
Air-quality burn bans
Air-quality burn bans can apply separately from fire-risk restrictions, called on their own schedule based on conditions rather than fire danger. Check with your local air-quality agency.
Penalties in Oregon
Violating a Regulated Closure or other forest fire restriction is a violation under ORS 477.993: a Class D violation (up to $250) for a first offense, Class C (up to $500) for a second, and Class A (up to $2,000) for a third. If the violation proximately causes human injury, loss of life, or property damage of $10,000 or more, it can be prosecuted as a Class A misdemeanor — up to 364 days in jail and a fine of up to $6,250.
Classification: Violation (1st offense) up to Class A misdemeanor if damage/injury results · Maximum fine: $250 (1st) / $500 (2nd) / $2,000 (3rd) / up to $6,250 + 364 days jail if the fire causes injury, death, or $10,000+ in damage
Recent status history
- Aug 12, 2026 — Burn Ban in Effect
Sources & audit log
| Checked | Source | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Oregon Department of Forestry — Regulated Use Closures ↗ | status: Burn Ban in Effect |
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Still legal during a ban
None of these are a way around Hood River county's restriction — they're what stays legal regardless of it: contained burning, screened fire pits, and basic fire safety gear. Always confirm locally before burning anything.
Contained burn barrels
A lidded, spark-arrestor barrel keeps debris burning contained rather than as open burning — check your county's rules, since some bans cover any outdoor fire regardless of containment.
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Most burn bans target open debris burning, not a screened recreational fire pit — but always confirm locally, since some restrictions cover any outdoor flame.
Fire extinguishers
Always worth having on hand near any permitted fire, ban or no ban.
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Limits of this information
burnbanradar reads public burn-ban orders as published by Oregon Department of Forestry — Regulated Use Closures and reports them unchanged. Cities and municipalities within Hood River county may impose stricter rules than the county order. Water districts and state forestry rules may add further restrictions. When an order is ambiguous or the source cannot be reached, we show Unconfirmed instead of guessing a status. The county's own posted order governs.
Common questions
Is Hood River county under a burn ban right now?
Yes. Hood River county is currently under a burn ban issued by Oregon Department of Forestry — Regulated Use Closures, effective since August 16, 2026. Open burning is prohibited until the order is lifted.
When did the Hood River burn ban start?
The Oregon Department of Forestry — Regulated Use Closures order took effect on August 16, 2026 (Covers land inside an ODF Forest Protection District only. National Forest and BLM land are not part of this system — check the relevant federal agency directly for that land.). It stays in effect until conditions improve or the order is formally lifted.
What can I still burn in Hood River county during this ban?
During a burn ban, small cooking fires (grills, camp stoves) typically remain allowed. Open burning of yard waste, brush, debris, and trash is prohibited. Consult the county order or fire marshal for exceptions — some jurisdictions permit specific commercial activities.
How do I report an illegal fire in Hood River county?
Call 911 for any fire that is out of control or threatens property. For non-emergency violations of a burn-ban order, contact the Hood River Sheriff's Office or fire marshal.