Fire Restrictions Eased – Fire Season Remains in Effect

(DFPA) The Douglas Forest Protective Association will move to a fire danger rating of “HIGH” and Industrial Fire Precaution Level III (IFPL 3) on all private, county, state, Bureau of Land Management and Bureau of Indian Affairs managed lands within DFPA’s 1.6 million acre district, effective immediately. The change in fire restrictions is due to cooler temperatures and recent rainfall. During high fire danger, the following activities are prohibited between the hours of 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM: • The cutting, trimming, or mowing of dried or cured grass. This restriction does not apply to the mowing of green lawns or for the commercial culture and harvest of agricultural crops. • The cutting, grinding, or welding of metal for non-industrial purposes. • The use of power saws for non-industrial purposes. • Any non-industrial improvement or development taking place on private property that utilizes power driven machinery not specifically mentioned in the Public Use Restrictions. IFPL III requires logging, road building and other industrial operations that utilize power driven machinery in forests and wildland areas to shut down most equipment between the hours of 1:00 PM and 8:00 PM. A detailed list of activities restricted under IFPL III can be found online at www.oregon.gov/ODF/Fire/Documents/2019%20IFPL.pdf For more information, call DFPA’s 24 hour information line at 541-672-0379 or visit www.dfpa.net.