Prineville, Ore. – Effective July 11, 2025 at 12:01am, the Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) will be 3 in MH-1 and IFPL 2 in MH-4, which applies to operations east of Hwy 35 within the Oregon Department of Forestry’s – The Dalles fire protection. Due to a rise in temperatures, and windy conditions, the fine fuels in the district are significantly dry and susceptible to ignition.
Additional fire restrictions or regulations may apply depending on the various fire risks throughout the fire season. For more information on IFPL restrictions and public use restrictions, visit https://www.oregon.gov/odf/fire/pages/restrictions.aspx.
The Oregon Department of Forestry urges residents to not become complacent in wildfire prevention. The fewer human-caused fires we have, the less the district’s resources are strained. For tips on wildfire prevention, visit www.keeporegongreen.org
For more information on the Central Oregon District and fire season regulations, visit https://odfcentraloregon.com/.