Effective 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, the High-Fire Danger Burn Ban is officially lifted across Washington County. This includes areas served by Banks Fire District #13, Cornelius Fire Department, Forest Grove Fire Department, Gaston Rural Fire District, Hillsboro Fire & Rescue, and Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue (TVF&R). Initially implemented due to an elevated fire risk, the ban is being lifted following recent rainfall, and the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) has ended the fire season.

Within the City of Hillsboro, City ordinances limit wood and debris burning within City limits and regulate particulate pollution levels in compliance with the Federal Clean Air Act. Under the ordinance:

• From November 1 to March 1, residents are either asked to avoid or are prohibited from burning wood inside their homes on days when air quality is at unhealthy levels.
• Burning yard debris or trash outdoors is prohibited year-round.

For additional information, visit Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/AirQuality

Outdoor burning rules vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Refer to each fire agency’s outdoor burning rules or contact the relevant burn information line to ensure compliance with regulations.

The High-Fire Danger Burn Ban is managed by the Washington County Fire Defense Board, which represents fire agencies throughout the county. Burning restrictions are enforced under Oregon Revised Statute 478.960 and Oregon Fire Code 307.

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