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Burn barrels and small residential burning is allowed, larger burns may require a DEQ permit.
Residential outdoor burning within the City limits of Coos Bay does not require a permit from the fire department. Burning is allowed during daylight hours only, with a responsible adult equipped with a hose and a shovel or other approved fire extinguishing tool present at all times.
If weather conditions warrant a ban on barrel or open burning, the message will be given out through local television, radio, newspaper and City weekly updates. Anyone who chooses to utilize open burning, burn barrels, or recreational fires assumes all liability for any damages caused by the fire.
For copies of the residential burning regulations, please click on the link below:
Larger burns -- such as land clearing (vacant lots), commercial burning, or remodeling or demolition of a building require permits from the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). View information on obtaining a DEQ burn permit.
Once a DEQ permit is obtained, bring the permit to the Coos Bay Fire Station #1 located at 450 Elrod Avenue for documentation.
Burn Barrel Regulations
Wood, paper, cardboard, and yard trimmings can be burned in a burn barrel. Material must be dry before being burned. Plastics should not be burned.
The burn barrel should be at least 15 feet from structures and clear of grass and brush. It should be covered with a screen covering with holes no larger than 1/4 inch.
Open Fires
Open burning shall not be conducted within 50 feet of any structure or other combustible material. Exception: Not less than 25 feet when the pile size is 3 feet or less in height. Permissible burnables include yard trimmings and scrap wood.
Recreational Fires
Recreational fires in fire pits are not regulated by Coos Bay Fire Department. Coos Bay Fire Department recommends having a water hose or hand tools available when burning in fire pits.
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