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Can I burn wood today in Oregon?
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.
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.