By Garrett Christensen on Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023 in Columbia Basin News Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
NORTHEAST OREGON โ (Release from the Oregon Department of Forestry) Due to moderating weather and precipitation, we are lowering our restrictions from extreme to high fire danger, effective 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, August 22nd. Weather conditions have intervened in the short term, but our forest fuels remain critically dry. Our fire managers want to remind everyone that the recent precipitation has been welcoming across the region. However, staying aware of how quickly conditions can change is essential. A warm or breezy day can dry the lighter fuels out, and we can soon be back into a dangerous fire situation. While Public Use fire restrictions have eased, Fire Season remains in effect for private, state, county, municipal, and tribal lands protected by Oregon Department of Forestry.
Here is a reminder of the restrictions that will be in place for high fire danger:
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Fire restrictions are in place to help prevent human-caused wildfires. Please be sure to know the restrictions in the area, as they may differ on lands protected by other agencies. You can find up-to-date information for fire restrictions on all area forests by visiting www.bmidc.org or contacting the Oregon Department of Forestry Northeast Oregon Fire Prevention Information Line for more information on ODFโs Public Use Restrictions: (541) 975-3027.
To report a fire, call Blue Mountain Interagency Dispatch at (541) 963-7171 or dial 9-1-1.
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