August 23, 2021 4:30 a.m. 

Cooler, more moderate conditions have allowed officials with the Douglas Forest Protective Association to decrease the fire danger to “High” on all lands protected by DFPA.

The Industrial Fire Precaution Level will remain at IFPL 3, and DFPA’s Public Use Restrictions remain in effect with no changes.

A fire danger rating of high allows the general public to conduct these activities before 10:00 a.m. or after 8:00 p.m.:

*The cutting, trimming or mowing of dried or cured grass. This restriction does not apply to the mowing of green lawns. The use of battery or electric string trimmers and the culture and harvest of agricultural crops are exempt from this requirement.

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

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

*The use of power-driven machinery not specifically mentioned in DFPA’s Public Use Restrictions that is being used on private property for any non-industrial improvement or development.

All other restrictions listed under DFPA’s Public Use Restrictions remain in effect and are unchanged. A complete list of the restrictions can be found at: www.dfpa.net/public-fire-restrictions or by calling the DFPA 24-hour information line at 672-0379. Residents are reminded that fire restrictions or closures may be in place through private industrial landowners or public land management agencies on the lands they own or manage