ODF Declares Extreme Fire Danger For Western Lane County And Parts Of Northern Douglas County -07/24/18

VENETA, Ore. – Due to prolonged extreme heat and dry conditions, the Oregon Department of Forestry has raised the fire danger level in western Lane County and parts of northwest Douglas County that it protects to extreme (red), beginning Wednesday, July 25. The parts of eastern Lane County and southern Linn County that ODF protects are already at the extreme fire danger level.

The use of gas-powered equipment for general public use is prohibited at all times, with the exception of mowing well-irrigated green grass lawns. 

Campfires are also prohibited throughout the district, even in areas where they we previously allowed.

“We are well aware that we all have projects or maintenance to do on our properties, but now is the time to take a break and enjoy the summer without the risk of starting a fire by burning backyard debris or building a campfire,” said Dave Kjosness of the Western Lane District.  “We encourage the public to continue to think about safety first.  We’d rather see you at the lake than at the perimeter of a fire.”

For updates on fire season and the fire danger levels in the Western Lane District, the public may call the district’s Veneta office at 541-935-2222 or check the district’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ODFWesternLane/.

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