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10/02/2026

10/02/2026

Backyard Burn Season Update:

Backyard burning remains closed in Clackamas Fire’s service area.

The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) has not yet ended regulated fire season, and Clackamas Fire will coordinate the opening of backyard burning with ODF. This approach provides consistent guidance for our community, particularly because a large portion of Clackamas Fire’s service area falls within ODF boundaries.

While the recent weather may feel like fall has arrived, conditions remain very dry. We are entering a prolonged period of dry, warm weather, with east winds possible. We need wetting rains and safer conditions before opening backyard burning. To minimize the risk of unintended escaped fires, Clackamas Fire and our partners are taking a unified approach and keeping backyard burning closed for now.

We are currently targeting October 15 for the opening of backyard burning, but that date is dependent on conditions and the end of regulated fire season. We will reevaluate conditions and provide an update when a final opening date is determined.

If you have a non-emergency complaint about outdoor burning, including burning during the closed season or burning prohibited materials such as household garbage or construction debris, please submit a complaint to the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).

For questions or concerns specific to Clackamas Fire, visit our website and submit a comment form through the link in our bio.

Thank you for your patience and for helping us keep the community safe.

10/02/2026

Join us for Rooted in Hope: An Evening for AntFarm.
This special evening will bring our community together for delicious food, live music, and an opportunity to support the work AntFarm is doing with youth, families, and communities across Clackamas County.

November 7 | 4–7:30 PM
68010 E Fairway Ave
Welches, OR 97067

Tickets are available now. Scan the QR code or click the link below to reserve your spot.
https://ow.ly/i65k50ZRZvg

We’d love to see you there for an evening of connection, community, and support for AntFarm.

Thank you to Clackamas County Bank for sponsoring this event.

10/02/2026

10/02/2026

Oregon City Mayor Denyse McGriff is one of eight Clackamas County mayors endorsing Catherine McMullen for reelection as Clackamas County Clerk!

Mayor McGriff is the epitome of of public service and expertise in Oregon's First City and beyond! She is widely recognized for her extensive background in public service, with a career spanning over 30 years in local government, land use planning, and historic preservation.

I've had the good fortune of serving alongside Mayor McGriff in my first term as County Clerk, becoming both friends and collegues as we serve the residents of Oregon City and Clackamas County together. Proud to call Denyse my dear friend!

10/02/2026

10/02/2026

Your Guide to the November 3, 2026 Election

Get the full list of endorsed and recommended candidates here:
https://buff.ly/4uyBd0W