Fire Danger Level is Lowered to ‘Moderate’
BEND– Fire officials have seen an overall cooling
trend in Central Oregon with reduced fire activity in addition to localized
precipitation, have lowered the Industrial Fire Precaution Level has dropped
down to 1.
The Prineville District Bureau of Land
Management, the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests and the Crooked River
National Grassland are have also lowered the Fire Danger level to MODERATE.
The Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL),
which regulates permitted and commercial activities on federal lands, has
dropped to a Level I. Under this level, commercial and personal woodcutting is
allowed at any time of day, although firewood cutters are still encouraged to
be mindful and prepared for any unintentional ignitions from equipment.
Officials want to remind the public that using
explosive target material, such as Tannerite, explosives, and fireworks
continue to be prohibited on all federal lands.
Fire Officials want to remind people recreating
on public lands to continue to use caution because while the weather has
moderated, wildfires are still possible. All campfires, including warming fires
used by hunters, should be cold to the touch when not being watched. Every fire
that’s prevented protects our communities and helps our firefighters remain
available, rested, and safe.
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