Fire danger and restrictions increasing in South Central Oregon
Thursday, July 27th, 2017, 10:34:04 AM PDT
Lakeview, Oregon – The fire danger will be elevated to “Extreme” July 28, 2017. Additionally the Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) will be increasing to Level 3 within lands under the South Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership and Public Use Restrictions are also being implemented in several areas.
Restrictions
Anyone entering federal lands under these restrictions must also carry a shovel at least 26 inches long with a blade no less than 8 inches wide, an axe or Pulaski with at least a 26-inch handle and a head weight no less than 2 pounds, and at least 1 gallon of water or a 2.5 pound fully charged fire extinguisher.
Campfires are only allowed in designated campgrounds or areas. Smoking is restricted to enclosed vehicles or designated areas.
Motorized vehicles can only be operated on roads clear of flammable vegetation and parking off roadways must be done in areas barren of flammable material.
Chain saw use is prohibited, portable generators can only be used in designated areas and spark arresters are required on any internal combustion engine being operated.
See http://scofmp.org/ for more information.