A ban on all open and backyard burning will take effect on June 15 in Linn, Benton and Marion counties.
The Oregon Department of Forestry and the fire defense boards of the three counties announced the ban, which aims to reduce the incidence of open debris burns escaping control. The restrictions will extend through Oct. 15 or later, depending on fire danger.
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