A special message from Ashland Fire & Rescue

March 1, 2026, marks the beginning of the Outdoor Burn Season in Ashland and the Rogue Valley. Inside the Ashland city limits (make SURE you are a City resident!) the Ashland Municipal Code lays out specifics for when, what, who and how open burning is allowed.

The City's page on Outdoor Burning contains all the details, restrictions and a digital form that you submit ON THE DAY OF YOUR BURN (not before) to let us know you are burning. Burning can only be done on a declared Burn Day in Jackson County.

ONLY native vegetation and noxious weeds (as defined by the Oregon Department of Agriculture) for the purpose of wildfire fuels reduction are allowed to be burned. Yard debris and anything that's close to access points to be chipped or hauled away should not be burned.

PLEASE NOTE that we partner with Recology Ashland each May to provide FREE debris drop off. Specifics will be posted on the City's website in April, but you can save up your debris rather than burning it...a much safer and healthier choice!

The recent rain and snow have temporarily alleviated some of the fire danger we were experiencing after many weeks with no precipitation earlier this year. However, if dry conditions return, we may close outdoor burning at any point. Updates will be available on the City’s website and on social media.

Learn more, including how to know if it’s a burn day and more, at ashlandoregon.gov/OutdoorBurning. We are Better Together!

Are you prepared for Fire Season? Check out our Emergency Better Prepared pages at ashlandoregon.gov/BetterPrepared. 

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