Oregon forestry officials warn rain has not ended fire season
The Oregon Department of Forestry warned that fuels remained dry despite rain and cooler weather, and urged residents to check local restrictions before burning debris or lighting campfires.
Key takeaways
- 01Dry fuels and a forecast return to warmer weather kept fire risk in place despite recent rain.
- 02ODF said debris burning remained prohibited during fire season and advised people to wait before burning piles.
- 03Residents were urged to check current restrictions before campfires or other activities that could spark a fire.
Recent rain and cooler weather did not mean Oregon's fire season was over, the Oregon Department of Forestry told KXL. The department said several districts had adjusted fire-danger levels and restrictions, but fuels were still dry in many areas and warmer weather was expected to return the following week.
Officials asked residents to check the current danger level and local restrictions before doing outdoor activities that could start a fire. They singled out debris burning as the leading cause of human-caused wildfires in Oregon and said it remained prohibited during fire season. Residents were advised to cover debris piles and wait until the season was officially over before burning them. The department also urged people to check rules before having a campfire or warming fire and never to leave a fire unattended.
The report describes the conditions and restrictions at the time it was published; anyone planning a fire now should check the latest local rules.
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