WashCo officials announce burn ban starting July 1 due to 'high-fire danger'

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A burn ban will be in effect in Washington County beginning July 1 due to a "high-fire danger," officials announced.

The ban will be enacted by all fire agencies within Washington County, including Banks Fire District #13, Cornelius Fire Department, Forest Grove Fire Department, Gaston Rural Fire District, Hillsboro Fire and Rescue and Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue.

The types of burns that will be banned include backyard or open burning (such as burning branches and yard debris)...