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POST-FIRE SEASON NO OPEN BURNING RESTRICTION [IN THE COLESTIN DISTRICT] HAS BEEN LIFTED as of Wed. am Nov. 20th):

The 2019 fire season ended October 1st. All remaining fire season restrictions were lifted at that time. (The text of ODF's declaration ending fire season is reproduced below.)

However, with the extended dry weather this fall and renewed concern over redeveloping fire weather conditions, on October 25th, the ODF issued a news release advising the public on safety procedures for open burning, observing that "recent higher temperatures and windy conditions have created an increased risk for fire. Debris burn piles typically cause the majority of fires this time of year; piles originally lit in the last two weeks can reignite in these conditions, and spread quickly."

While the ODF did not reinstate a region-wide open burning restriction, a ban was reinstated within the Colestin district based on local conditions, as indicated by our new district-wide red-lettered "No Open Burning" roadside signage. (It is the prerogative of local fire districts to invoke greater fire safety regulations than ODF's if and when the local agency deems it necessary.)

The post-fire season ban was lifted as of 8:00 am on Wednesday, Nov. 20th. Our new "OK to burn" green signs have also replaced the "No Open Burning" signs. Recent weather conditions coupled with lower temperatures have lowered the fire danger sufficiently to allow for our Fire Chief, Steve Avgeris, to lift the ban earlier this week. While the recent weather system did not drop much rain, moisture at this time of the year does not dry out as easily; shorter days and lower temperatures help to lessen fire activity and out-of-control fires.

Since we are still experiencing some dry weather, please continue to use caution in all activities where there may be a fire risk, particularly with any open burning.

Please also bear in mind that, although we appear slated for a more typical wet pattern in the weeks ahead, that isn't guaranteed. Any time during the off-season that weather and fire danger conditions render it necessary, the No Open Burning signs could go back up. Any such changes will always be posted here on our website.

Thank you for observing and abiding by the recent post-fire season restriction, and for your continued participation in fire prevention.

Here is the text of ODF's Mon. 9/30/19 news release declaring the end of the 2019 fire season, effective October 1st:  [bolded style except for title added by CRFD]

September 30, 2019

Oregon Department of Forestry   -   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Southwest Oregon District
5286 Table Rock Rd.
Central Point, OR 97502

Fire Season Ends Tomorrow, but Fire Prevention Continues

After 122 days, the 2019 fire season will end on lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry’s Southwest Oregon District Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at 12:01 a.m. Lands affected by this declaration include state, private, county, city, and Bureau of Land Management forestlands in Jackson and Josephine counties.

Recent rains and consistent cooler temperatures have made the conclusion of fire season possible. While this year has been mild in comparison to the 2018 fire season, our firefighters still kept busy on fires and additional calls; since June 1, crews extinguished 214 fires that made up 324 acres total. This is a remarkable accomplishment for the District, as firefighters were able to keep more than 98% of fires under 10 acres. This total fire count does not even include the number of alarms firefighters responded to related to fire restriction violations, assisting our local partners, and smoke chases throughout Jackson and Josephine Counties.

The termination of fire season removes fire prevention regulations on equipment use and the use of fire for debris burning. This applies to the public and industrial operations on forestlands. However, many structural fire agencies require permits for debris burning; please check with your local fire department to obtain any necessary permits before burning, and call your county’s burn line:

Jackson County: (541) 776-7007

Josephine County: (541) 476-9663

This is a great reminder; while fire season is over, fire prevention must continue. Please be vigilant while burning debris making sure that a burn pile is never left unattended. Also, please use caution while using machinery that could produce a spark. Fall weather in Southern Oregon can vary greatly.

While fire season is coming to a close, we are still here to help. Fire prevention tips and additional information is available online at www.swofire.com, our Facebook page: @ODFSouthwest, or you can call/visit the Southwest Oregon District office nearest to you:

•    Medford Unit, 5286 Table Rock Rd., Central Point. (541) 664-3328
•    Grants Pass Unit, 5375 Monument Dr., Grants Pass. (541) 474-3152

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On Mon. 9/16/19, the ODF lowered the public fire danger level to Low (green, with the IFPL lowered to Level I (One), effective at 8:00 am Mon. Sept. 16th. The text of ODF's 9/16/19 news release follows:

September 16, 2019

Oregon Department of Forestry   -   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Southwest Oregon District
5286 Table Rock Rd.
Central Point, OR 97502

Fire Danger Level Decreases for Public and Industrial Operators

The recent rain and cooler temperatures have made it possible to decrease fire restrictions across Southwest Oregon, affecting both public and industrial use. The public fire danger level on lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry in Jackson and Josephine counties will lower to “low” (green), and the industrial fire precaution level (IFPL) will lower to I (one), effective as of 8:00 a.m. on Monday, September 16, 2019.

Under low fire danger, public fire restrictions in effect include:

•   No debris burning, including piles and debris burned in burn barrels.

•   No fireworks on or within 1/8 of a mile of forestland.

•   Exploding targets and tracer ammunition, or any bullet with a pyrotechnic charge in its base, are prohibited.

•   Campfires are allowed in designated campgrounds, and on private land with the landowner’s permission. Portable stoves using liquefied or bottled fuels may be used as well.

•   Smoking while traveling will only be allowed in enclosed vehicles on improved roads, in boats on the water and other specifically designated locations.

•   Any electric fence controllers must be approved by a nationally recognized testing laboratory, such as Underwriters Laboratories Inc., or be certified by the Department of Consumer and Business Services, and be installed and used in compliance with the fence controller’s instructions for fire safe operation.

Under IFPL I (One) – Fire season requirements are in effect. In addition to other fire prevention measures, a Firewatch is required at this and all higher levels unless otherwise waived.


For more information about the Oregon Department of Forestry’s fire season public restrictions, please call or visit the Southwest Oregon District unit office nearest to you:

Medford Unit, 5286 Table Rock Rd., Central Point. (541) 664-3328
Grants Pass Unit, 5375 Monument Dr., Grants Pass. (541) 474-3152

Fire season information is also available online at our Facebook page: @ODFSouthwest and our website: www.swofire.com.

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On Sat. 9/7/19 the ODF announced that the Fire Danger Level would be lowered from Extreme to High effective Sun. Sept. 8th at 12:01 AM.

The text of ODF's news release follows:

Fire Danger Level Drops to High Tomorrow

A combination of higher relative humidity, cooler temperatures, and rain in the forecast across southwest Oregon have made it possible to ease-off on some fire prevention regulations. The fire danger level on Oregon Department of Forestry-protected lands in Jackson and Josephine counties will be lowered to “high” (yellow) tomorrow, September 8, 2019 at 12:01 a.m. The Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) will remain at a level 2 (two).

Restrictions on the public use of chain saws, brush cutters and other power-driven or spark-emitting machinery are being slightly relaxed, allowing the use of equipment until 10:00 a.m. and after 8 p.m. Today will be the last day power-driven and/or spark-emitting machinery is completely prohibited.

Other fire prevention regulations which will remain in effect, include:

•    No debris burning, including piles and debris burned in burn barrels.

•    No fireworks on or within 1/8 of a mile of forestlands.

•    Exploding targets and tracer ammunition, or any bullet with a pyrotechnic charge in its base, are prohibited.

•    Campfires are allowed only in designated campgrounds. Portable stoves using liquefied or bottled fuels may be used in other locations.

•    Motorized vehicles are allowed only on improved roads; one shovel and one gallon of water, or one 2.5 pound or larger fire extinguisher, is required while traveling.

•    Smoking while traveling will only be allowed in enclosed vehicles on improved roads, in boats on the water and other specifically designated locations.

•    Chain saws may not be used between 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. during high fire danger. During hours outside of this time frame, chain saws may be used but require that the operator have one shovel and one 8-oz
or larger fire extinguisher at the work site. A fire watch is also
required for one hour after each chainsaw use.

•    Cutting, grinding, and welding of metal is not allowed between 10:00
a.m. and 8:00 p.m. during high fire danger. These activities will be allowed during hours outside of this time frame only if the work site is
cleared of potentially flammable vegetation and other materials, and a water supply is at the job site.

•    The mowing of dead or dried grass with power-driven equipment is not allowed between 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. during high fire danger. This restriction does not include mowing of green lawns, or equipment used for the commercial culture and harvest of agricultural crops.

•    Any other spark-emitting internal combustion engine-use not specifically mentioned is not allowed between 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. during high fire danger. Use of any spark-emitting internal combustion engine is allowed outside of this time frame only if the work site is cleared of potentially flammable vegetation and other materials, and a water supply is at the job site.

•    Any electric fence controllers must be approved by a nationally recognized testing laboratory, such as Underwriters Laboratories Inc., or be certified by the Department of Consumer and Business Services, and be installed and used in compliance with the fence controller’s instructions for fire safe operation.

For more information about the Oregon Department of Forestry’s fire season public restrictions, please call or visit the Southwest Oregon District unit office nearest to you:

•    Medford Unit, 5286 Table Rock Rd., Central Point. (541) 664-3328

•    Grants Pass Unit, 5375 Monument Dr., Grants Pass. (541) 474-3152

Fire season information is also available online at our Facebook page: @ODFSouthwest and our website: www.swofire.com.

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Here is the text of ODF's Sun. 8/4/19 news release reminder "Debris Burning is Prohibited: ODF Crews Respond to Illegal Debris Burns":

August 4, 2019    -    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Oregon Department of Forestry
Southwest Oregon District
5286 Table Rock Rd. Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 664-3328

ODF Crews Respond to Illegal Debris Burns

Firefighters on the Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District have had a busy week; crews have been dedicated to two large fires in the District, while simultaneously responding to multiple small fires that were caught and contained early. While we are prepared to handle multiple incidents at once, we appreciate help from the public to mitigate potential fires and associated risks.

However, multiple prohibited debris burns in the past couple months have been called into our dispatch centers, and firefighters have been required to respond to these rural addresses, educate the landowner, and extinguish the pile. Since Fire Season began on June 1, crews have issued 46 warnings and one citation related to debris burns or burn barrels. Not only is this activity currently illegal, it takes away firefighting resources we have from an active incident, some that are currently threatening homes.

As of Monday, August 5, 2019, lands protected by ODF in Jackson and Josephine Counties will be in Extreme Fire Danger (red). With this distinction comes a highly increased risk for fires to start and spread quickly. As a reminder, the following public use restrictions are in place:

 Debris burning is prohibited. This includes burn barrels.

 Smoking is prohibited while traveling, except in vehicles on improved roads, in boats on the water, and designated locations.

 Open fires are prohibited, including campfires, charcoal fires, cooking fires and warming fires, except in approved fire rings at designated campgrounds. In other locations, portable cooking stoves using liquefied or bottled fuels are allowed.

 Motor vehicles, including motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles, may only be used on improved roads free of flammable vegetation, except when used for the commercial culture and harvest of agricultural crops.

 Fireworks are prohibited on or within 1/8 of a mile of forestland.

 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 operated in compliance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

 The use of exploding targets is prohibited.

 The use of tracer ammunition or any bullet with a pyrotechnic charge in its base is prohibited.

 Possession of the following firefighting equipment is required while traveling, except on state highways, county roads and driveways: one shovel and one gallon of water or one 2.5 pound or larger fire extinguisher. All-terrain vehicles and motorcycles must be equipped with one 2.5 pound or larger fire extinguisher.

Additionally, the following restrictions will go into effect on Monday, August 5:

 The use of power saws is prohibited.

 The cutting, grinding and welding of metal is prohibited.

 The mowing of dry or dead grass is prohibited.

 The operation of any other spark-emitting internal combustion engine not specifically mentioned above is prohibited.

For more information on current regulations, visit our website, www.swofire.com or our Facebook page, @ODFsouthwest.

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The fire danger level rose to Extreme (red) on Mon. August 5th:

The text of ODF's Sat. 8/3/19 news release follows (some text has been bolded for readability):

August 3, 2019    -    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Oregon Department of Forestry
Southwest Oregon District
5286 Table Rock Rd.
Central Point, OR  97502
(541) 664-3328

Fire Danger Level Increases to Extreme on ODF-Protected Lands

The fire danger level on lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry in Jackson and Josephine counties rises to “extreme” (red) at 12:01 a.m. Monday, August 5, 2019. This affects 1.8 million acres of state, private, county and Bureau of Land Management lands within ODF’s Southwest Oregon District.

The Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) will remain at Level 2 (two).

The primary difference between current fire prevention restrictions and those beginning Monday affects the public use of power-driven equipment, such as chain saws and mowers, to name a few. The use of power-driven equipment, grinding, cutting of metal, and other spark-emitting equipment, such as wood splitters and generators, will be prohibited.

Here are the details of the adjusted fire restrictions taking effect on August 5:

 The use of power saws is prohibited.

 The cutting, grinding and welding of metal is prohibited.

 The mowing of dry or dead grass is prohibited.

 The operation of any other spark-emitting internal combustion engine not specifically mentioned above is prohibited.

The following fire prevention regulations are currently in effect and will remain in effect until the fire danger level drops significantly:

 Smoking is prohibited while traveling, except in vehicles on improved roads, in boats on the water, and designated locations.

 Debris burning, including burn barrels, is prohibited.

 Open fires are prohibited, including campfires, charcoal fires, cooking fires and warming fires, except in approved fire rings at designated campgrounds. In other locations, portable cooking stoves using liquefied or bottled fuels are allowed.

 Motor vehicles, including motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles, may only be used on improved roads free of flammable vegetation, except when used for the commercial culture and harvest of agricultural crops.

 Fireworks are prohibited on or within 1/8 of a mile of forestland.

 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 operated in compliance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

 The use of exploding targets is prohibited.

 The use of tracer ammunition or any bullet with a pyrotechnic charge in its base is prohibited.

 Possession of the following firefighting equipment is required while traveling, except on state highways, county roads and driveways: one shovel and one gallon of water or one 2.5 pound or larger fire extinguisher. All-terrain vehicles and motorcycles must be equipped with one 2.5 pound or larger fire extinguisher.

For more information about the Oregon Department of Forestry’s fire season restrictions, visit our Facebook page for ODF Southwest Oregon District at www.facebook.com/ODFSouthwest/.

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The Fire Danger Level increased to High on Wed. July 3rd:

The text of ODF's news release is reproduced here (we have bolded some portions for easier reading):

July 2, 2019   -   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Oregon Department of Forestry
Southwest Oregon District
5286 Table Rock Rd.
Central Point, OR  97502
(541) 664-3328

Fire Prevention Regulations Increase for Public
and Industrial Operations

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 for the public, as well as on industrial operations, such as logging sites and other commercial operations. The industrial fire restrictions are separate from the general public.

For the public, the fire danger level will increase to “High” (yellow) on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at 12:01 a.m. These restrictions impact 1.8 million acres of land protected by ODF Southwest Oregon District. Restrictions on the public use of chain saws, brush cutters and other power-driven or spark-emitting machinery will be the biggest change, with a mandatory shutdown time between 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

The following fire prevention restrictions that will go into effect on Wednesday, until further notice, are the following:

 No debris burning, including piles and debris burned in burn barrels;

 No fireworks on or within 1/8 of a mile of forestlands;

 Exploding targets and tracer ammunition, or any bullet with a pyrotechnic charge in its base, are prohibited;

 Smoking while traveling will only be allowed in enclosed vehicles on improved roads, in boats on the water and other specifically designated locations;

 Open fires are prohibited, which includes campfires, charcoal fires, cooking fires and warming fires, except at locations deemed a designated campground. Portable cooking stoves using liquefied or bottled fuels are still allowed;

 Chain saws may not be used between 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. during high fire danger. During hours outside of this time frame, chain saws may be used but require that the operator have one shovel and

 one 8-oz or larger fire extinguisher at the work site. A fire watch is also required for one hour after each chainsaw use;

 Cutting, grinding and welding of metal is not allowed between 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. during high fire danger. These activities will be allowed during hours outside of this time frame only if the work site is cleared of potentially flammable vegetation and other materials, and a water supply is at the job site;

 The mowing of dead or dried grass with power-driven equipment is not allowed between 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. during high fire danger. This restriction does not include mowing of green lawns, or equipment used for the commercial culture and harvest of agricultural crops;

 Motorized vehicles, including motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles, will be allowed only on improved roads free of flammable vegetation. One shovel and one gallon of water, or one 2.5 pound or larger fire extinguisher, is required while traveling.

 Any other spark-emitting internal combustion engine use not specifically mentioned is not allowed between 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. during high fire danger. Use of any spark-emitting internal combustion engine is allowed outside of this time frame only if the work site is cleared of potentially flammable vegetation and other materials, and a water supply is at the job site;

 Any electric fence controllers must be approved by a nationally recognized testing laboratory, such as Underwriters Laboratories Inc., or be certified by the Department of Consumer and Business Services, and be installed and used in compliance with the fence controller’s instructions for fire safe operation.

Industrial Fire Precaution Level II (two) takes effect at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, July 8, 2019 at 12:01 a.m. During IFPL II, the following industrial activities are prohibited between the hours of 1:00 pm and 8:00 pm:

 The use of power saws, except at loading sites.

 Feller-bunchers with rotary head saws.

 Cable Yarding

 Blasting

 Cutting, grinding, or welding of metal.

Additionally, commercial operators on forestlands are required to have fire suppression equipment on site and provide watchman service.

These regulations affect all ODF Southwest Oregon District-protected lands in Jackson and Josephine counties. The regulated use zones affected by this proclamation include SW-1, SW-2, SW-3, SW-4, SK-3, RR-1, RR-2 and RR-3, and all forestland within one-eighth of a mile of these zones.

For more information about the Oregon Department of Forestry’s fire season public and industrial restrictions, please call or visit the Southwest Oregon District unit office nearest to you:

Medford Unit, 5286 Table Rock Rd., Central Point. (541) 664-3328
Grants Pass Unit, 5375 Monument Dr., Grants Pass. (541) 474-3152

Fire season information is also available online at our Facebook page: @ODFSouthwest and our website: www.swofire.com.

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The Fire Danger Level rose to Moderate on Wed. June 19th. Restrictions now in effect include a curfew on the use of potentially spark-emitting equipment between the hours of 1:00 pm and 8:00 pm.

The full text is reproduced here (we have bolded some portions for easier reading):

June 17, 2019   -   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Oregon Department of Forestry
Southwest Oregon District
5286 Table Rock Rd.
Central Point, OR  97502
(541) 664-3328

Fire Danger Level Changes to Moderate Wednesday
Please Know the Fire Restrictions in Place

The fire danger level on Oregon Department of Forestry protected lands in Jackson and Josephine counties will increase to “moderate” (blue) on Wednesday, June 19 at 12:01 a.m. Please be aware that this level change means that additional fire restrictions for the public will be in effect. The Industrial Fire Precaution Level will remain at Level I (one).

These regulations impact 1.8 million acres of state, private, county, city and Bureau of Land Management lands protected by ODF’s Southwest Oregon District.

Public fire restrictions currently in effect, which will remain in effect, include:

 No debris burning, including piles and debris burned in burn barrels;

 No fireworks on or within one-eighth [of a mile] of forestlands;

 The use of non-approved electric fence controller;

 Exploding targets and tracer ammunition, or any bullet with a pyrotechnic charge in its base, are prohibited;

 Smoking in areas of dry vegetation is prohibited.

Beginning Wednesday at 12:01 a.m., the following public fire restrictions will take effect:

 Open fires are prohibited which includes campfires, charcoal fires, cooking fires and warming fires, except at locations deemed a designated campground. Portable cooking stoves using liquefied or bottled fuels are still allowed;

 Chain saws may not be used between 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. during moderate fire danger. During hours outside of this time frame, chain saws may be used but require that the operator have one shovel and one 8-oz or larger fire extinguisher at the work site. A fire watch is also required for one hour after each chainsaw use;

 Cutting, grinding and welding of metal is not allowed between 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. during moderate fire danger. These activities will be allowed during hours outside of this time frame only if the work site is cleared of potentially flammable vegetation and other materials, and a water supply is at the job site;

 The mowing of dead or dried grass with power-driven equipment is not allowed between 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. during moderate fire danger. This restriction does not include mowing of green lawns, or equipment used for the commercial culture and harvest of agricultural crops;

 Motorized vehicles, including motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles, will be allowed only on improved roads free of flammable vegetation. One shovel and one gallon of water, or one 2.5 pound or larger fire extinguisher, is required while traveling.

 Possession of the following firefighting equipment is required while traveling, except on state highways, county roads and driveways: one shovel and one gallon of water or one 2½ pound or larger fire extinguisher. As noted above, all-terrain vehicles and motorcycles must be equipped with one 2½ pound or larger fire extinguisher.

 Any other spark-emitting internal combustion engine use not specifically mentioned is not allowed between 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. during moderate fire danger. Use of any spark-emitting internal combustion engine is allowed outside of this time frame only if the work site is cleared of potentially flammable vegetation and other materials, and a water supply is at the job site;

 Any electric fence controllers must be approved by a nationally recognized testing laboratory, such as Underwriters Laboratories Inc., or be certified by the Department of Consumer and Business Services, and be installed and used in compliance with the fence controller’s instructions for fire safe operation.

For more information about the Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District’s fire season public restrictions, please call or visit the Southwest Oregon District unit office nearest to you:

 Medford Unit, 5286 Table Rock Rd., Central Point. (541) 664-3328
 Grants Pass Unit, 5375 Monument Dr., Grants Pass. (541) 474-3152

Fire season information is also available online at our Facebook page: @ODFSouthwest and our website: www.swofire.com.

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The 2019 fire season began on Sat. June 1st, declared in effect by the Oregon Dept. of Forestry.

ODF's 5/30/19 news release states that:

"Fire Season on lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) Southwest Oregon District begins Saturday, June 1, at 12:01 a.m. The fire danger level will be “Low” (green) and the Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) will be 1 (one). Lands affected by this declaration include state, private, county, city and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) forestlands in Jackson and Josephine counties.

"The recent weather patterns are changing from frequent rain to more sun exposure, and thunderstorm potentials have been predicted this week. Due to the weather outlook and current conditions, Fire Season is being declared.

"Beginning Saturday, the burning of debris piles and the use of burn barrels for burning debris will no longer be allowed in Jackson and Josephine counties. Over the past couple of weeks, our crews have responded to multiple debris burns that have escaped; landowners are encouraged to check their previously burned piles from this spring and confirm that they have been extinguished.

"Other Fire Season restrictions include prohibiting the use of exploding targets and tracer ammunition. This year, when we enter Low Fire Danger on Saturday, additional public use restrictions will take effect that prohibit the use of fireworks on or within a 1/8 of a mile of forestlands or the use of non-approved electric fence controller. Other activities such as the mowing of dry grass or the use of motorized power equipment will be regulated using the Fire Danger level as defined in the Regulated Use Proclamation, and allowed anytime while the District is in Low Fire Danger level.

"For more information about the Oregon Department of Forestry’s Fire Season regulations, please call or visit the Southwest Oregon District unit office nearest to you:

Medford Unit, 5286 Table Rock Rd., Central Point. (541) 664-3328
Grants Pass Unit, 5375 Monument Dr., Grants Pass. (541) 474-3152

"Fire season information is also available online at our Facebook page: @ODFSouthwest and our website: www.swofire.com.

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The 2019 pre-season: [no log at this time]

Fire-related news and summaries for current and previous fire seasons are available from our Fire Season News Archives page.