Department of Forestry Reminds
Public of Current Fire Prevention Restrictions
Public of Current Fire Prevention Restrictions
[Prineville, Ore.] Regulated-Use Closure for lands protected by
Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) Central Oregon District went into effect
July 1, 2020. These restrictions are
intended to limit activities which have an increased potential of starting
fires. Current fuel conditions in the
District are likely to result in a rapidly spreading fire from activities such
as a spark from a lawnmower blade on rock.
Under the Regulated-Use Closure activities are prohibited or restricted
to timeframes when there is increased humidity rather than the hottest and driest
times of the day.
Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) Central Oregon District went into effect
July 1, 2020. These restrictions are
intended to limit activities which have an increased potential of starting
fires. Current fuel conditions in the
District are likely to result in a rapidly spreading fire from activities such
as a spark from a lawnmower blade on rock.
Under the Regulated-Use Closure activities are prohibited or restricted
to timeframes when there is increased humidity rather than the hottest and driest
times of the day.
Recent human caused fires on both ODF protection and
partner agencies cause concern for fire managers as fuels continue to
cure. It is critical that the public is
mindful of their activities and follow all fire prevention restrictions. All open burning, including campfires is
prohibited on ODF protected lands in the Central Oregon District. As well as use of tracer ammunition and
exploding targets. The full proclamation
describing the restrictions is available at www.odfcentraloregon.com.
partner agencies cause concern for fire managers as fuels continue to
cure. It is critical that the public is
mindful of their activities and follow all fire prevention restrictions. All open burning, including campfires is
prohibited on ODF protected lands in the Central Oregon District. As well as use of tracer ammunition and
exploding targets. The full proclamation
describing the restrictions is available at www.odfcentraloregon.com.
Those traveling in forested areas need to have a fire
extinguisher and shovel in case they come upon a fire, and they should report
all fires to 911 or a local dispatch center even if they believe they have
contained the fire. While traveling and
recreating in the woods, do not leave gravel roadways and never park in grassy
areas where hot vehicle parts can come in contact with vegetation.
extinguisher and shovel in case they come upon a fire, and they should report
all fires to 911 or a local dispatch center even if they believe they have
contained the fire. While traveling and
recreating in the woods, do not leave gravel roadways and never park in grassy
areas where hot vehicle parts can come in contact with vegetation.
Prevention measures can vary among agencies, however
it is the responsibility of the user to know the rules and restrictions. Know Before You Go! Also be aware that some landowners have
additional restrictions you may be required to follow.
it is the responsibility of the user to know the rules and restrictions. Know Before You Go! Also be aware that some landowners have
additional restrictions you may be required to follow.
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.
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.