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Can I burn wood today in Oregon?
Current wood-burning rules for Oregon, Oregon, from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (plus local programs).
Rules checked on the agency's official site
Short answer
Local programs, mostly fall through spring.
Whether today is a no-burn day is posted by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (plus local programs). Check before you light a fire:
Jackson County / Medford: today's status
Local programs, mostly fall through spring
These rules are about burning wood.
Oregon wood-burning rules at a glance
| Area covered | Statewide, with local burn programs (Lane County, Jackson County / Medford and others) |
|---|---|
| Enforced by | Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (plus local programs) |
| Burn season | Local programs, mostly fall through spring |
| On a no-burn day | Some areas run daily burn advisories, for example Lane County (October to May) and Jackson County / Medford (November to February). |
| Who gets a pass | No exemptions listed in our check. |
| Buying or installing a stove | Illegal to sell or advertise an uncertified stove (fines start at $750). New stoves must be certified. |
| Selling a home with a stove | Uncertified stoves and inserts must be removed and destroyed when a home sells, and DEQ must be notified. |
| The rule | See the official sources below. |
| Official daily status | Lane County daily status |
| Last checked |
Planned a fire tonight? You still have options.
None of these burn wood.
Electric fireplace
Hangs on the wall or sits in an opening. Many plug into a regular outlet. No chimney, no permit.
Compare electric fireplacesGas logs
Real flames in your existing fireplace. You'll need a gas line and a pro to hook it up.
Already have a newer, cleaner stove?
Some areas let registered or certified stoves burn on certain days. Check the rules below.
How the rules work here
Some areas run daily burn advisories, for example Lane County (October to May) and Jackson County / Medford (November to February).
- It's illegal to sell or advertise an uncertified stove. Fines start at $750.
- When you sell a home, uncertified wood stoves and inserts must be removed and destroyed, and DEQ must be notified.
- New stoves must be certified.
Where this comes from
Checked Nov 1, 2026. Rules change, so the agency's own page is always the final word. This isn't legal advice.