DFPA NEWS RELEASE: RESTRICTIONS DECREASE FOR PUBLIC AND INDUSTRY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 09/24/26
DFPA NEWS RELEASE: Due to decreased fire danger and expected precipitation across lands protected by the Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA), Public Use Restriction Levels will decrease to LOW, effective Friday, September 25, 2026, at 12:01 a.m., for all private, county, state, and Bureau of Indian Affairs lands within the Douglas District.
The reduction in restriction levels reflects improved fuel moisture conditions; however, the public is reminded that fire season remains in effect, and caution should continue to be exercised when using equipment outdoors.
Debris Burning- including debris piles and burn barrels, remains PROHIBITED at all times.
Additionally, the Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) will decrease to Level 1, effective 12:01 a.m., within the Douglas Forest Protection District, on all lands protected by DFPA, which includes all regulated use areas, and all forestlands within one-eighth mile of those areas, including lands managed by the Roseburg District Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
IFPL (Industrial Fire Precaution Level) levels within the Douglas Forest Protection District will change to IFPL LEVEL 1, in regulated use area (s) DG-1, DG-2, UA-1, UA-2, and all forestland within one-eighth mile thereof.
What does this change mean to the public?
Non-industrial power saw usage, cutting, grinding, or welding of metal, cutting, trimming, or mowing of dried, cured grass, and power-driven machinery for non-industrial improvement or development on private property is allowed ALL DAY.
Off-Road Driving Allowed with Landowner Permission for Motor Vehicles, including motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles, is only allowed on improved roads free of flammable vegetation, except for cultivating and harvesting agricultural crops. In addition, each passenger vehicle traveling on forestlands, except on state highways, county roads, and driveways, must have an axe, a shovel, and one gallon of water or a 2 ½ pound or larger ABC fire extinguisher. ATVs must have a 2½-pound or larger ABC fire extinguisher.
What restrictions does IFPL1, Industrial Fire Precaution Level 1, place on industries?
Under Industrial Fire Precaution Level 1, the use of fire or power-driven machinery in any operation area is unlawful unless such use is in compliance with the following:
All applicable fire prevention requirements of ORS Chapter 477 and OAR Chapter 629 Divisions 41 to 43.
For more information, visit www.dfpa.net or call the office at (541) 672-650
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