DFPA NEWS RELEASE: FIRE RESTRICTION ENFORCEMENTFIRE DANGER LEVEL CHANGES TO HIGH AUGUST 12

Public Use Restrictions decrease to High, effective August 12, 2026. (Douglas District)

DFPA NEWS RELEASE: The Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA) has responded to multiple Public Use Restriction violations in the past week, including prohibited debris burning.

This is a reminder to the public that violations will result in citations and fines. If an unauthorized fire escapes, causes damage or requires firefighting resources, you may be responsible for damages and suppression costs.

A VIOLATION WILL FOLLOW YOU FOR AT LEAST FIVE YEARS.

All violations are tracked statewide.

FIRE DANGER LEVEL CHANGE

Due to decreased temperatures and improved overnight moisture recovery, the fire danger level and public use restrictions will decrease to HIGH, effective 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, for all private, county, state, and Bureau of Indian Affairs lands within the Douglas District.

What does this change mean to the public?

With the fire danger level changing to HIGH, certain activities that were previously prohibited will now be allowed during specific hours.

Non-industrial power saw usage, the cutting, grinding, or welding of metal, the cutting, trimming, or mowing of dried, cured grass, and power-driven machinery for non-industrial improvement or development on private property will now be allowed BEFORE 10 AM or AFTER 8 PM.

There is no change to the Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL). IFPL will remain at LEVEL 3 district wide.