FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

08/14/25

DECREASE IN FIRE DANGER LEVEL

DFPA NEWS RELEASE: With predicted decreases in temperatures, increases in relative humidity, and greater overnight moisture recovery, we will lower the fire danger level from EXTREME to HIGH on lands protected by the Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA).

Effective Friday, August 15, 2025, at 12:01 am, Public Use Restrictions (PURs) will be decreased to HIGH for all private, county, state, and Bureau of Indian Affairs lands within the Douglas District. These restrictions are in place to help prevent wildfires.

What does this change mean for the public?

Non-industrial use of power saws, metal cutting, grinding, or welding, and cutting, trimming, or mowing dried, cured grass, as well as the use of power-driven machinery for non-industrial improvement or development on private property, will only be permitted BEFORE 10 AM or AFTER 8 PM.

Please remember that we are still in fire season, and fire danger remains. The expected rain throughout the weekend will not reduce the fire risk or end fire season. 

• Backyard debris burning, including the use of burn barrels, is prohibited.
• Open fires, including campfires, cooking, and warming fires, are not permitted except at designated sites.
• Smoking is prohibited while traveling, except in vehicles on improved roads, boats on the water, and other designated locations.
• The use of fireworks, exploding targets, and tracer ammunition is prohibited. In addition, the use of sky lanterns is prohibited year-round in Oregon. 
• Charcoal and pellet BBQs are only allowed at fully developed and maintained residential home sites when used in areas that are free of flammable vegetation. A charged garden hose or a 2 ½ pound or larger fire extinguisher must be immediately available.  Portable cooking stoves using liquefied or bottled fuels are allowed elsewhere. 
• Motor vehicles, including motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles, are only allowed on improved roads that are free of flammable vegetation.  This restriction is waived on private lands during periods of low fire danger or when vehicles are used for the cultivation and harvesting of agricultural crops.  In addition, each vehicle with three or more wheels traveling on forest roads must have an axe, a shovel, and either one gallon of water or one operational 2½-pound or larger fire extinguisher.  Motorcycles must be equipped with either one gallon of water or one operational 2 ½-pound or larger fire extinguisher.

• Any electric fence controller in use shall be listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory or be certified by the Department of Consumer and Business Services and be operated in compliance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

The Industrial Fire Precaution Levels (IFPLs) will remain at LEVEL 3, district-wide.

For more information, visit www.dfpa.net , check out our social media,

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

08/06/25

PUBLIC USE RESTRICTION LEVEL CHANGE: EXTREME

DFPA NEWS RELEASE: Effective Sunday, August 10, 2025, at 12:01 am, the Fire Danger Level and Public Use Restriction Level will increase to EXTREME for all private, county, state, and Bureau of Indian Affairs land within the Douglas District.

IFPL (Industrial Fire Precaution Level) levels within the Douglas District will remain at IFPL LEVEL 3, in regulated use area (s) DG-1, DG-2, UA-1, UA-2, and all forestland within one-eighth mile thereof.

What does this change mean to the public?

Non-industrial power saw usage, cutting, grinding, or welding of metal, cutting, trimming, or mowing of dried, cured grass, and power-driven machinery for non-industrial improvement or development on private property is now PROHIBITED.

The State Forester or an authorized representative may, in writing, approve a modification or waiver of these requirements.

These restrictions shall remain in effect until replaced or terminated by an additional Closedown Order of the State Forester or an authorized representative.

Maps of the subject area may be viewed at the State Forester's Office, in Salem, Oregon, and at principal offices of the Forest Protection District.

Definitions of words and phrases used in this proclamation may be found in ORS 477.001, OAR 629-041-0005.  

For more information, visit www.dfpa.net , check out our social media,

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JULY 1st, 2025

PUBLIC USE & INDUSTRIAL REGULATIONS INCREASE

DFPA NEWS RELEASE: Effective Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 12:01 am, Industrial Fire Precaution Levels (IFPL) will increase to IFPL LEVEL 2 on all lands protected by the Douglas Forest Protective Association, which includes lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Public Use Restrictions (PURs) will increase to HIGH for all private, county, state, and Bureau of Indian Affairs lands within the Douglas District, which imposes certain fire restrictions on the public to help prevent wildfires.

IFPL CHANGES:

IFPL LEVEL 2, All lands protected by the Douglas Forest Protective Association, in regulated use area(s) DG-1, DG-2, UA-1, UA-2, and all forestland within one-eighth mile thereof.

What restrictions does IFPL2, Industrial Fire Precaution Level 2, place on industries?

Under Industrial Fire Precaution Level 2, the use of fire or power-driven machinery in any operation area is unlawful unless such use complies with the following:

Limited Shutdown: Except as noted, the following activities may only operate between 8:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.

1. Power saws, except power saws, may operate at loading sites all day
2. Feller-bunchers with rotary head saws
3. Cable yarding
4. Blasting
5. Welding, cutting, or grinding of metal

In writing, the State Forester or an authorized representative may approve a modification or waiver of these requirements. These restrictions shall remain in effect until replaced or terminated by an additional Closedown Order of the State Forester or an authorized representative. Maps of the subject area may be viewed at the State Forester's Office in Salem, Oregon, and the principal offices of the Forest Protection District. Definitions of words and phrases used in this proclamation may be found in ORS 477.001, OAR 629-041-0005.

What does this change mean to the public?

Non-industrial power saw usage, cutting, grinding, or welding of metal, cutting, trimming, or mowing of dried, cured grass, power-driven machinery for non-industrial improvement or development on private property will only be allowed BEFORE 10 AM or AFTER 8 PM.  

Please celebrate responsibly and remember that the use of fireworks in wildland areas is illegal during fire season. Those found to be in violation can be cited and held liable for fire suppression costs and associated damages.

For more information, visit www.dfpa.net , check out our social media,

FB: douglasforestprotectiveassociation, Insta: @douglasfpa, or call the office (541) 672-6507.

2025 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐎𝐍 𝐁𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐒 𝐉𝐔𝐍𝐄 𝟔𝐭𝐡

Fire season will officially begin this Friday, June 6th at 12:01am. With fire season going into effect, debris burning will be prohibited at all times and other public use restrictions will be in effect. To view current restrictions, go to DFPA.net, scroll down to the “Public Information” section, and click on “2025 Public Use Restrictions”.

You may also stay updated on current restrictions by calling the DFPA information line at (541) 672-0379.