Despite – or, due to – the rainy spring, the annual ban on all open and backyard burning will take effect on June 16 in Linn County.
The Oregon Department of Forestry and the fire defense boards of the Linn, Benton and Polk 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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