Jackson County Commissioners Extend Open Burning Period Through Mid-November
Jackson County Commissioners have extended open burning within the Air Quality Maintenance Area (AQMA) through November 15. This temporary amendment to the Air Pollution Ordinance was made due to limited burn days after fire season ended, allowing burning beyond the…
Medford Klamath Falls, OR, November 6, 2026 — Jackson County Commissioners have approved a temporary extension for open burning activities within the Air Quality Maintenance Area (AQMA). The amendment to the county’s Air Pollution Ordinance will permit open burning through November 15.
This decision addresses a limited number of available burn days that occurred after the end of the typical fire season. The extension allows residents to conduct open burning beyond the standard prohibition date of November 1.
The commissioners’ action provides a brief window for necessary land management and debris removal activities that rely on open burning. This temporary measure acknowledges the specific atmospheric conditions and the timing of the fire season’s conclusion this year.
Following this extended period, the prohibition on open burning within the AQMA is set to resume. This restriction is scheduled to be in effect from November 16 and will continue through February 2027. The renewed prohibition is due to anticipated winter atmospheric conditions that are less conducive to safely managing open burning and can lead to poorer air quality.
Further details regarding the specific regulations and any updated guidelines for the AQMA can be obtained through official Jackson County channels.
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