September 25, 2014
Contact:
Chris
Dayton
Oregon
Dept. of Forestry
541-549-2731,
cdayton@odf.state.or.us
Hunter
information booths will be open across central Oregon in early October to
provide the public with current fire restriction information on open fires,
driving off road, chainsaw use, smoking in the forest, and more. Road closure
information as well as map sales and coffee will also be available at most
locations.
information booths will be open across central Oregon in early October to
provide the public with current fire restriction information on open fires,
driving off road, chainsaw use, smoking in the forest, and more. Road closure
information as well as map sales and coffee will also be available at most
locations.
Early
fall is the most dynamic time of year for wildfire danger. Hot afternoons
continue to dry out vegetation and colder nights alone do not provide adequate
moisture recovery. Central Oregon has experienced an active wildfire season
this summer. The message to hunters and recreationists is: Call ahead for the
area you are visiting to find out the current fire use restrictions. They can quickly
change and vary from place to place. Some restrictions may be lifted due to
rain received. But many areas may still prohibit open fires and driving off of
improved roads.
fall is the most dynamic time of year for wildfire danger. Hot afternoons
continue to dry out vegetation and colder nights alone do not provide adequate
moisture recovery. Central Oregon has experienced an active wildfire season
this summer. The message to hunters and recreationists is: Call ahead for the
area you are visiting to find out the current fire use restrictions. They can quickly
change and vary from place to place. Some restrictions may be lifted due to
rain received. But many areas may still prohibit open fires and driving off of
improved roads.
Fire
restriction/fire use information can be found at the following locations:
restriction/fire use information can be found at the following locations:
The
Dalles:
Dalles:
Memaloose Rest Area
Thursday, Oct. 2
– 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
– 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 3 –
6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Dodson Road
Thursday, Oct. 2
– 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
– 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 3 –
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
La
Pine:
Pine:
La Pine at “Rays”
Thursday, Oct. 2
– 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
– 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 3 –
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Prineville:
Prineville at “Rays”
Wednesday,
Oct. 1 – 5:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Oct. 1 – 5:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 2
– 5:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
– 5:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 3 –
5:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
5:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Highway
58:
58:
Milepost 71
Thursday, Oct. 2 –
10 a.m. to dark
10 a.m. to dark
Friday, Oct. 3 – 9
a.m. to dark
a.m. to dark
The
hunter booths are brought to you by the Central Oregon Fire Prevention
Cooperative, the Klamath County Fire Prevention Cooperative and the
Mid-Columbia Fire Prevention Cooperative.
hunter booths are brought to you by the Central Oregon Fire Prevention
Cooperative, the Klamath County Fire Prevention Cooperative and the
Mid-Columbia Fire Prevention Cooperative.