(Portland, OR) -- Portland Fire & Rescue has a burn ban taking effect today. It's due to the hot and dry weather that's forecast this summer. The burn ban includes recreational campfires, fire pits, yard debris and agricultural burning. Outdoor barbecuing is allowed along with smokers and other cooking appliances that use propane, natural gas, wood chips, pellets and other dry firewood. Washington County fire agencies also have a similar ban in effect.