Sean C. Morgan
The annual burn ban went into effect on Friday, June 12 in Linn, Benton and Marion counties – a few days ahead of schedule.
The Oregon Department of Forestry and fire defense boards of the three counties announced the ban, which aims to reduce the incidence of open debris burns escaping control.
The ban includes all open and backyard burning and will extend through Oct. 15, depending on fire danger.
The ban…