[THE DALLES, Ore.] Industrial Fire Precaution Levels for Oregon Department of Forestry lands in Hood River and Wasco counties (MH-1 and MH-4) will be reduced to Level 3 at 12:01 a.m. September 21, 2020. This will allow industrial operations to resume, but operators must follow restrictions including suspension of most activities between 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. and conducting a firewatch following daily operations. The full close down order is available at www.odfcentraloregon.com.
“The rain was a welcome sight, however fuel conditions
remain dry,” says Kiel Nairns, Wildland Fire Supervisor for The Dalles
Unit. “This was not a season ending event,
but does allow us to resume limited industrial operations at this time.”
A regulated-use closure remains in effect for
activities such as mowing of dry grass, chainsaw use, and open fire
restrictions. The closure also requires
those traveling on forest roads to carry a shovel and a fire extinguisher (or
one gallon of water). Visit www.odfcentraloregon.com for full details.
The public is asked to be aware of any actions which could cause a
wildfire.
ODF’s Central Oregon District continues to serve
landowners and the public as an essential service for Oregonians. Please call or email to talk with our staff
or schedule an appointment. For
additional information on ODF’s Central Oregon District, including contact
information and unit offices, please visit www.ODFcentraloregon.com.
