[Prineville, Ore] Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) is
reducing fire prevention restrictions for lands within the Central Oregon District
beginning at 12:01 a.m. on September 5, 2019.
Lands affected include private, county, and municipal lands inside the
Central Oregon District Protection Boundary within the following counties: Wasco, Hood River, Wheeler, Sherman,
Umatilla, Grant, Harney, Gilliam, Jefferson, Lake, Crook, and Deschutes. The lessened restrictions reflect a reduced
potential for large fire growth based on current fuel conditions, improved humidity
recovery, shorter burn periods typical in fall, and the current weather forecast
for cooler temperatures and increased precipitation.
reducing fire prevention restrictions for lands within the Central Oregon District
beginning at 12:01 a.m. on September 5, 2019.
Lands affected include private, county, and municipal lands inside the
Central Oregon District Protection Boundary within the following counties: Wasco, Hood River, Wheeler, Sherman,
Umatilla, Grant, Harney, Gilliam, Jefferson, Lake, Crook, and Deschutes. The lessened restrictions reflect a reduced
potential for large fire growth based on current fuel conditions, improved humidity
recovery, shorter burn periods typical in fall, and the current weather forecast
for cooler temperatures and increased precipitation.
The reduced
restrictions rescinds the Fire Precaution Order (dated August 7, 2019) for
industrial forest operations restricting certain harvest machinery and
operations within the John Day and Prineville-Sisters Units. Industrial Fire
Precaution Level for MH-1 and MH-4 for Wasco and Hood River counties remains at
Level 2. Burn bans and local county or fire department
restrictions remain in effect. High risk
activities identified in the Regulated Use Closure will be restricted between 1
p.m. and 8 p.m. Activities below are
restricted by this closure. Additional
restrictions and the full proclamation can be accessed at www.Oregon.gov/ODF/Fire/Pages/Restrictions.aspx
restrictions rescinds the Fire Precaution Order (dated August 7, 2019) for
industrial forest operations restricting certain harvest machinery and
operations within the John Day and Prineville-Sisters Units. Industrial Fire
Precaution Level for MH-1 and MH-4 for Wasco and Hood River counties remains at
Level 2. Burn bans and local county or fire department
restrictions remain in effect. High risk
activities identified in the Regulated Use Closure will be restricted between 1
p.m. and 8 p.m. Activities below are
restricted by this closure. Additional
restrictions and the full proclamation can be accessed at www.Oregon.gov/ODF/Fire/Pages/Restrictions.aspx
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Possession
of the following firefighting equipment is required while traveling in a
motorized vehicle, except on federal and state highways, county roads and driveways:
one shovel and one gallon of water or one operational 2½ pound or larger fire
extinguisher, except all-terrain vehicles and motorcycles which must be
equipped with an approved spark arrestor in good working condition.
Possession
of the following firefighting equipment is required while traveling in a
motorized vehicle, except on federal and state highways, county roads and driveways:
one shovel and one gallon of water or one operational 2½ pound or larger fire
extinguisher, except all-terrain vehicles and motorcycles which must be
equipped with an approved spark arrestor in good working condition.
·
Smoking
is prohibited while traveling, except in vehicles on improved roads.
Smoking
is prohibited while traveling, except in vehicles on improved roads.
·
Open fires are
prohibited, including campfires, charcoal fires, cooking fires and warming
fires, except in designated areas.
Open fires are
prohibited, including campfires, charcoal fires, cooking fires and warming
fires, except in designated areas.
·
Chainsaw
use is prohibited, between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Chainsaw use is permitted at all other hours,
if the following firefighting equipment is present with each operating saw: one
axe, one shovel, and one operational 8 ounce or larger fire extinguisher. In addition, a fire watch is required at
least one hour following the use of each saw.
Chainsaw
use is prohibited, between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Chainsaw use is permitted at all other hours,
if the following firefighting equipment is present with each operating saw: one
axe, one shovel, and one operational 8 ounce or larger fire extinguisher. In addition, a fire watch is required at
least one hour following the use of each saw.
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Mowing
of dried grass with power driven equipment is prohibited, between the hours of
1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., except for the commercial culture and harvest of
agricultural crops.
Mowing
of dried grass with power driven equipment is prohibited, between the hours of
1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., except for the commercial culture and harvest of
agricultural crops.
·
Use of motor
vehicles, including motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles, is prohibited, except
on improved roads and except for vehicle use by a landowner and employees of
the landowner upon their own land while conducting activities associated with
their livelihood.
Use of motor
vehicles, including motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles, is prohibited, except
on improved roads and except for vehicle use by a landowner and employees of
the landowner upon their own land while conducting activities associated with
their livelihood.
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The use of
fireworks and blasting is prohibited.
The use of
fireworks and blasting is prohibited.
For additional
information on ODF’s Central Oregon District, including contact information and
unit offices, please visit www.ODFcentraloregon.com.
information on ODF’s Central Oregon District, including contact information and
unit offices, please visit www.ODFcentraloregon.com.