Banks Fire District #13
ODF - Forest Grove District
Fire season is in effect. Outdoor debris burning is prohibited. Cover piles and wait until fire season is officially declared over. Plan on burning yard debris in late fall or winter.
Current Conditions
LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Oct 7
Moderate
Cloud development not observed or not observable, elevated winds and high temperatures forecasted for today.
Outdoor Debris Burning
Banks Fire District #13
Banks Fire District #13 provides fire and EMS to 136 square miles in northwest Oregon, relying on 60 dedicated volunteers to serve scenic rural communities with strong ties to Portland.
Public Contact Information
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Websitehttps://www.banksfire.org
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Public Status Pagehttps://beforeyouburn.com/a/banks-fire-district-13
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Non-Emergency Phone(503) 324-6262
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Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/BanksFire
Established in 1954, Banks Fire District #13 provides fire and rescue services to 136 square miles in northwest Washington County, Oregon, serving the communities of Banks, Buxton, Manning and Timber. This region, known for its scenic beauty and moderate climate, is mainly rural with close ties to the Portland metro area. Sixty highly-trained volunteers respond to more than 750 calls annually, ranging from Emergency Medical Service (EMS) to wild-land fires.
These communities within our District have always enjoyed tremendous citizen involvement. Whether it's volunteers keeping the summer sports going or taking care of the food bank, they know the importance of giving back to the community. Because of this culture of giving, Banks Fire District continues to provide emergency service with a committed, highly-trained volunteer and paid firefighting force.
Boundary Map
7-Day Fire Weather Forecast
Today
Oct 7Cloud development not observed or not observable, elevated winds and high temperatures forecasted for today.
| Daylight | 7:19am - 6:40pm |
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| Precipitation | 1%, 0 mm |
| Rel. Humidity | 23 - 67 % |
| Winds | NNW 12 - 23 mp/h |
| Soil Moisture | 0.19 m³/m³ |
Wed
Oct 8Clouds generally forming or developing, elevated winds and high temperatures forecasted for today.
| Daylight | 7:20am - 6:38pm |
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| Precipitation | 3%, 0 mm |
| Rel. Humidity | 33 - 82 % |
| Winds | NNW 9.9 - 23 mp/h |
| Soil Moisture | 0.18 m³/m³ |
Thu
Oct 9Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, slight, high temperatures forecasted for today.
| Daylight | 7:21am - 6:37pm |
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| Precipitation | 27%, 0.4 mm |
| Rel. Humidity | 52 - 85 % |
| Winds | W 4.5 - 11 mp/h |
| Soil Moisture | 0.17 m³/m³ |
Fri
Oct 10Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, moderate, high temperatures forecasted for today.
| Daylight | 7:23am - 6:35pm |
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| Precipitation | 48%, 2.6 mm |
| Rel. Humidity | 49 - 91 % |
| Winds | SSW 9.6 - 11 mp/h |
| Soil Moisture | 0.21 m³/m³ |
Sat
Oct 11Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, slight, elevated winds and high temperatures forecasted for today.
| Daylight | 7:24am - 6:33pm |
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| Precipitation | 81%, 1.1 mm |
| Rel. Humidity | 55 - 95 % |
| Winds | WSW 6.9 - 18.8 mp/h |
| Soil Moisture | 0.27 m³/m³ |
Sun
Oct 12Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, slight, elevated winds and high temperatures forecasted for today.
| Daylight | 7:25am - 6:31pm |
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| Precipitation | 73%, 0.3 mm |
| Rel. Humidity | 48 - 90 % |
| Winds | WSW 8.3 - 15.4 mp/h |
| Soil Moisture | 0.24 m³/m³ |
Mon
Oct 13Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, moderate, high temperatures forecasted for today.
| Daylight | 7:27am - 6:29pm |
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| Precipitation | 46%, 2.7 mm |
| Rel. Humidity | 82 - 94 % |
| Winds | ESE 3.5 - 10.5 mp/h |
| Soil Moisture | 0.26 m³/m³ |
** Yellow or Red highlights indicates more dangerous fire weather conditions. Please verify burning status with your local fire agency.
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