Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Contact: Randall Baley
541-883-5681
Klamath Falls – The Oregon Department of
Forestry has decreased the fire danger level from Extreme to High
in the Klamath-Lake District, effective Sept. 20. However, the district remains in fire season, which means the regulations restricting debris burning and timber
harvest operations remain in effect.
Forestry has decreased the fire danger level from Extreme to High
in the Klamath-Lake District, effective Sept. 20. However, the district remains in fire season, which means the regulations restricting debris burning and timber
harvest operations remain in effect.
“With the
forecasted weather for the upcoming weekend and week, we will stay in Closed
Fire Season and Public Regulated Use Closure restrictions. The public has done
an awesome job this season being considerate of the landowners that have
allowed the usage of their properties and by following the regulations that
were in effect,” said Randall Baley, Unit Forester.
forecasted weather for the upcoming weekend and week, we will stay in Closed
Fire Season and Public Regulated Use Closure restrictions. The public has done
an awesome job this season being considerate of the landowners that have
allowed the usage of their properties and by following the regulations that
were in effect,” said Randall Baley, Unit Forester.
The best protection measures are always preventative measures. Residents and visitors to Klamath and
Lake Counties have been very responsible in their use of Fire Safe Practices, he said.
Lake Counties have been very responsible in their use of Fire Safe Practices, he said.
“Let’s continue to not let our guard down. Be
sure to follow any restrictions put in place and other general fire prevention
measures to decrease the chance of or the spread of a wildfire.”
sure to follow any restrictions put in place and other general fire prevention
measures to decrease the chance of or the spread of a wildfire.”