Redmond, Oregon – With
increased moisture and consistently cooler weather, the Prineville District
Bureau of Land Management, the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests and Crooked
River National Grassland have dropped the Industrial Fire Precaution Level to
1. This change means that there are no longer precautionary restrictions in
place for firewood cutting or for permitted and commercial activities on public
lands. This change will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. September 29, (Friday) on
public lands in Central Oregon.
Under this level, classified as “Closed Season- Fire
precaution requirements are in effect” a fire watch/security is required at this
and higher levels. Individuals with a valid firewood cutting permit can operate
at any time of the day. Firewood cutters are still encouraged to check that
spark arrestors are in good working order and all fire precaution measures are
taken when cutting in dry fuels.
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.
To keep
up-to-date on prescribed fire and wildfire activity, following us on Twitter at
@CentralORFire.
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