Sean C. Morgan
The annual burn ban went into effect Saturday.
The ban applies to all open and backyard burning 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.
“We are seeing a lot of cured…