Spring is the Time to Clean Up, March 21

Now is the time to start removing brush and debris from around your homes, and rainy spring days are the best time to get your backyard burning accomplished. If you do burn please be safe as debris burning is one of the leading causes of wildfires in southwest Oregon. CFPA encourages residents to get burning projects completed as early as possible this spring. This takes advantage of wet fuel conditions, which helps prevent debris burns from escaping. There are several reasons why debris burns escape control and can lead to safety concerns such as: • burning in high winds; • not having a safe clearing around their pile; • leaving a debris burn unattended; • not making sure their burn is completely out before piling more debris on the pile; • burning too late into the spring; • burning too large of a pile without having the necessary resources to burn safely. Always keep in mind that anytime you burn, you are responsible for maintaining control of your burn. For burning restrictions inside the city limits contact your local fire department. For more information on fire prevention you can find CFPA on the web at www.coosfpa.net or on Facebook.