LRAPA Lifts Outdoor Burning Ban

EUGENE, Ore. — The backyard burning ban has been lifted in Lane County. Lane Regional Air Protection Agency says the open burning season begins Monday, Oct. 15. Backyard burning is allowed for most residents who live outside the Urban Growth Boundary of Eugene and Springfield, LRAPA says, but it’s not allowed year-round within Eugene and … Continue reading »

Backyard Burn Ban Still in Effect

BENTON COUNTY, Ore. — A burn ban is still in effect for Linn, Benton and Marion counties. The Oregon Department of Forestry is reminding residents that even though summer is over, backyard debris burning is still banned until further notice due to dry weather. The department says because there has been little rain, fire danger … Continue reading »