Stayton, Ore. – Fire season on all lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) North Cascade District will begin July 1, 2025, at 12:01 a.m., and the district’s fire danger level will be “moderate”. The North Cascade District protects state and private lands in Multnomah, Clackamas, Linn and Marion counties.
The launch of fire season sets into motion several fire prevention measures for the general public and forest operations. First and foremost, debris burning will no longer be permitted. If you were unable to burn your yard debris this spring, cover burn piles and wait until late fall or winter when burning is allowed and conditions are more suitable.
Under moderate fire danger and regulated closure, the following public activities are prohibited on forestlands:
- The use of fireworks, tracer ammunition, exploding targets and sky lanterns.
- Discharging an exploding target within one-eight mile of the district’s boundaries is also prohibited.
- The use of fuse and caps for blasting, unless approval is granted by the forester.
Additionally, the following activities are restricted on forestlands under moderate fire danger:
- Recreational fires; including campfires, charcoal fires, cooking fires and warming fires; are only allowed in designated locations.
- Smoking is only allowed in vehicles on improved roads, in boats on the water, and other designated locations.
Public use restrictions will change as fire danger goes up or down. Stay current on fire danger and restrictions wherever you are this summer by visiting https://www.oregon.gov/odf/fire/pages/restrictions.aspx.
In addition to these public use restrictions, fire season requirements for forest operations also go into effect. Fire season starts with Industrial Fire Precaution Level 1. Operators are required to have fire tools, water supply, spark arresters and a fire watch on site. Smoking and the use of fuse and caps for blasting are prohibited.
The Oregon Department of Forestry urges residents to not become complacent in wildfire prevention this fire season. The fewer human-caused fires we have, the less the district’s resources are strained. For tips on wildfire prevention, visit www.keeporegongreen.org
Check your local restrictions at https://www.oregon.gov/odf/fire/pages/restrictions.aspx.