The Dalles, Ore. – Effective Monday September 29, 2025, at 12:01am, Oregon Department of Forestry’s Central Oregon District (COD) —The Dalles Unit will reduce Fire Danger to MODERATE with Regulated Use Closure being terminated.
Additionally, the Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) on non-federal lands will be reduced to level 1 in MH-1 and in MH-4 (Hood River and Wasco County).
These changes to Regulated Use primarily affect ODF protected lands in Hood River and Wasco County. In all counties across COD, until sufficient rain is received, locally enforced burn bans will remain in effect and should be followed. If you have questions regarding your local burn status, please reach out to your local ODF office or fire department.
The Oregon Department of Forestry urges residents not to become complacent in wildfire prevention. Though there had been recent widespread rain across the state, firefighters continue to respond to new lightning and human-caused fire starts. For tips on wildfire prevention, visit www.keeporegongreen.org
Additional fire restrictions or regulations may apply depending on the various fire risks through the end of fire season. For more information on IFPL restrictions and public use restrictions locally and statewide, visit https://www.oregon.gov/odf/fire/pages/restrictions.aspx.
For more information on the Central Oregon District and fire season regulations, visit https://odfcentraloregon.com/.