Debris burning season closing April 30 across Sisters area

SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The seasonal window for legal debris burning in the Sisters area will close at sunset on April 30, according to local fire officials.

The Northwest Fire Agencies — which include Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District, Black Butte Ranch Fire District, and Cloverdale Fire District — announced the seasonal shutdown Tuesday, marking the annual shift into fire season beginning May 1.

Outdoor debris burning is already prohibited year-round within the city limits of Sisters, but this closure extends to rural areas around town that fall under local fire district jurisdiction. Crews say the change is a precaution as temperatures rise and conditions dry out across Central Oregon.

Residents and visitors are encouraged to double-check burning regulations with their local fire district before lighting any fire. Additional restrictions on campfires may also be implemented later in the summer if fire danger increases.

For more information, contact:

• Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District: 541-549-0771 or www.sistersfire.com
• Black Butte Ranch Fire District: 541-595-2288 or www.bbrfire-or.gov
• Cloverdale Fire District: 541-389-2345 or www.cloverdalefire.com

Local agencies are also urging homeowners to clear flammable vegetation and create defensible space around their homes ahead of fire season. Guidance on wildfire preparedness and defensible space is available through the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s website at oregon.gov/osfm/wildfire/pages/defensiblespace.aspx.

Fire officials remind Central Oregon residents that rules can vary by district and jurisdiction. Anyone planning outdoor burning should confirm requirements with their local fire agency before proceeding.