FlashAlert
On June 4th at 1045 am, Sweet Home Fire District was dispatched to a fire on Berlin Road. Due to windy conditions a burn pile got away from the homeowner, catching a nearby shed and overhead trees on fire. The fire was quickly extinguished using a command brush rig, heavy brush engine and water tender. This is a great reminder as to why all open burning is prohibited as of June 3rd. You should always call the Linn County Burn Message (541-451-1904 and press 1) prior to burning; however we do not expect burn season to reopen until after the fall. Sweet Home Fire District thanks the Oregon Department of Forestry and Linn County Sherriff’s Office for their support on scene and Lebanon Fire District for providing standby coverage in the event that another call for service came in during this event.
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High Winds Causes Burn Pile to Destroy Shed and Trees
