A burn pile that got away in high winds destroyed a shed and two trees Sunday morning, June 4, local agencies reported.
According to the Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District, firefighters responded at 10:45 a.m. to the fire, at 28660 Berlin Road.
“Due to windy conditions, a burn pile got away from the homeowner, catching a nearby shed and overhead trees on fire,” a SHFAD report stated.
The fire was quickly extinguished using a command brush rig, heavy brush engine and water tender.
Oregon Department of Forestry provided support at the scene and Lebanon Fire District provided standby coverage in the event that another call for service came in during the incident.
Prohibition of open burning began June 3 and the burn season is not expected to resume until fall, SHFAD said.