FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 7, 2020
Contact: Roger Johnson, Fire Chief 541-549-0771
Sisters Country Fire Chiefs Announce Recreational Burn Ban Effective Immediately
Due to the extreme predicted fire weather and red flag warnings in Sisters Country over the next few days, the Sisters-Camp Sherman and Cloverdale Fire Districts have announced a ban on all recreational burning effective immediately September 7, 2020. This includes all areas within the Sisters, Camp Sherman and Cloverdale Fire Districts.
Recreational fires include those used for pleasure, religious, ceremonial, cooking, warmth or similar purposes within the Sisters-Camp Sherman and Cloverdale Fire Districts. Not included in this burn ban are barbecues and propane fires.
Residents are strongly encouraged to contact their local fire protection agencies for additional burning information and regulations.Sisters-Camp Sherman and Cloverdale fire departments will continue to monitor weather and fuel moisture conditions in their district and may make modifications on a day-to-day basis. Please call your local fire agency for more information.
Cloverdale Rural Fire Protection District
541-389-2345 office
541-548-4815 burn information
www.cloverdalefire.com
Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District
541-549-0771 office
541-549-2333 burn information
www.sistersfire.com
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