Wasco County Commissioners have approved the annual burn ban and a ban on the use of all fireworks in unincorporated areas of the County beginning on Monday. The County joins the Oregon Department of Forestry and county fire districts in issuing the burn ban, which will coincide with the start of fire season in the ODF Central Oregon District. The fireworks ban for unincorporated portions of Wasco County mirrors a similar measure adopted by the City of The Dalles. It does not prohibit fireworks displays permitted by the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s office. This is the third consecutive year that the County Commission has approved the fireworks ban.