[PRINEVILLE, Ore.]
Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) Regulated-Use Closure in the
Central Oregon District will be terminated at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday October
14, 2020. Fire managers have determined
the recent cooler weather and widespread precipitation across ODF’s Central Oregon
District have reduced the risk of rapid fire spread and these prevention
measures are no longer necessary. In
addition to the removal of the Regulated-Use Closure for the District, the
Industrial Fire Precaution Level for MH-1 (East of Hwy 35) will be reduced to
Level 1. Fire season remains in effect.
Open burning and debris burning without a permit is
prohibited on ODF protected lands during fire season. Additional county or local fire department
restrictions may also be in effect. Use
of tracer ammunition or exploding targets during fire season is not allowed.
While campfires and warming fires are allowed, the
public is reminded to never leave a fire unattended, clear the area around the
fire of flammable material prior to lighting and keep the fire small. Having a shovel and water nearby are also
safe practices to limit risk of the fire escaping. Be sure your campfire is DEAD OUT! by
drowning with water and stirring until there is no heat remaining.
Use caution in all outdoor activities and follow ODF
and local restrictions. Current
restrictions can be found at www.ODFcentraloregon.com. Failure to
follow current restrictions may result in a citation or liability for fire
suppression work. Wildfires cause damage
to Oregon’s natural resources, including affecting water, soil and air quality
and impact local communities. These
restrictions affect Central Oregon District protected lands in Crook,
Deschutes, Gilliam, Grant, Hood River, Jefferson, Lake, Malheur, Morrow, Umatilla,
Wasco, and Wheeler counties.
ODF’s Central Oregon District continues to serve
landowners and the public as an essential service for Oregonians. Please call or email to talk with our staff
or schedule an appointment. For additional
information on ODF’s Central Oregon District, including contact information and
unit offices, please visit www.ODFcentraloregon.com.