2011 – OPEN
(updated 10/7/11)
Open fires and burn barrels are allowed.
Permits required.
(See below for further regulations)
Fire & Burning Regulations
* Burning permits are required for all burning, even during the OPEN burning season, within the city limits of Cannon Beach. Contact the Cannon Beach Police Department at (503) 436-2811 for information on how to obtain a free burning permit. You may call the Cannon Beach Fire Department at (503) 436-2949 for information on burning within other areas of the fire district.
* Burning permits are required in all other areas of the district during fire season.
*Department of Forestry issues burning permits for Arch Cape and Falcon Cove/Cove Beach. You can contact the Department of Forestry at (503) 325-5451
*Fire Season is established by the Department of Forestry. It usually begins in late June and lasts until late October.
General Burning Rules
* All burn barrels and open fires MUST be attended. Burn barrels shall have proper screening.
* During the OPEN season burning is allowed from sunrise to sunset.
*During fire season (CLOSED), only burn barrels are permitted from sunrise to 10:00 a.m. only. No open burns are allowed.
* A charged hose will be present at all times of burning.
* No burning will be allowed during times of extreme dryness or during east winds.
