NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
August 13, 2020
Industrial Fire Precaution Level III (3) Takes Effect AUGUST 15TH
Danger levels rise for industrial and commercial operations on ODF Protected Lands
ROGUE VALLEY, ORE. – Increased fire danger on forestlands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry’s Southwest Oregon District has made it necessary to increase the fire prevention measures on industrial operations, such as logging sites and other commercial operations. Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) III (3) takes effect at 12:01 a.m., Saturday, August 15th.
The following may operate during the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 p.m. daily:
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Conditionally, the following may operate from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. daily, when mechanized equipment capable of constructing fire line is immediately available to reach and effectively attack a fire start:
The following is prohibited at all times, except as indicated:
For the general public, ODF Southwest’s fire restrictions remain in effect and unchanged with a fire danger level of “extreme” (red). For more information about the Oregon Department of Forestry’s public or industrial fire season restrictions, visit our Facebook page: ODF Southwest Oregon District, or our website www.swofire.com.