August 9, 2020 6:45 a.m. 

The Douglas Forest Protective Association has moved the fire danger back to high in the Douglas District.

The Industrial Fire Precaution Level remains at IFPL 3.

Kyle Reed of DFPA said under their Public Use Restrictions, a high fire danger rating changes the shutdown times for several activities for the general public. During high fire danger, these activities are prohibited between 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.:

*The cutting, trimming or mowing of dried or cured grass. The restriction does not apply to the mowing of green lawns or for the commercial culture and harvest of agricultural crops.

*The cutting, grinding, or welding of metal for non-industrial purposes.

*The use of power saws for non-industrial purposes.

*Any non-industrial improvement or development taking place on private property that utilizes power driven machinery not specifically mentioned in the Public Use Restrictions.

Reed said all other restrictions listed under DFPA’s Public Use Restrictions remain in effect and are unchanged. A complete list of those restrictions can be found at www.dfpa.net or by calling the 24-hour information line at 672-0379.

So far this fire season, DFPA has suppressed 46 fires that have burned 160 acres.