Warming and drying conditions have prompted the Douglas Forest Protective Association to increase the fire danger to Moderate within the Douglas District, effective Sunday, June 20th at 1:00 AM. The Industrial Fire Precaution Level will remain at IFPL I (one).
Under DFPA’s Public Use Restrictions, a moderate fire danger rating changes the shutdown times for several activities for the general public. During moderate fire danger, the following activities are prohibited between the hours of 1:00 PM 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. The use of battery or electric string trimmers and the commercial culture and harvest of agricultural crops are exempt from this restriction.
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.
All other restrictions listed under DFPA’s Public Use Restrictions remain in effect and are unchanged. A complete list of DFPA’s Public Use Restrictions can be found online at www.dfpa.net/public-fire-restrictions or by calling DFPA’s 24-hour information line at 541-672-0379. Residents are reminded that additional restrictions or closures may be in place through private industrial landowners or public land management agency on the lands they own or manage.
Since its so dry , I have a question . Why are back yard recreational fires still OK .
Many back yards and yards next to these legal fire pits are so very dry and have over hanging trees t dry as a bone . and the bushes around many homes . Some fires have no screens and can reach 2 to 4 feet allowing sparks to go into the air Yes they comply with all the rules but its getting so dry out here .
The lesson from Ashland is clear . No fires in back yards of any kind till it rains