July 13, 2022 3:40 a.m.

Warm weather and wind across southern Oregon have prompted the Coos Forest Protective Association to increase the fire danger level to Moderate.

This includes areas in Coos, Curry and western Douglas counties.

Jef Chase said CFPA is asking for the public’s continued help with fire prevention this summer. Under Moderate fire danger:

*Debris burning is prohibited

*Smoking is prohibited while traveling in forestland, except in vehicles on improved roads, in boats on the water and other designated areas

*Use of fireworks, sky lanterns, exploding targets, and tracer/incendiary ammunition is prohibited

*Motor vehicles including motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles, are allowed on improved roads or trail systems free of flammable vegetation, except for the cultivation and harvest of agricultural crops

*Campfires, charcoal fires, cooking fires, and warming fires are allowed only at designated locations

There are other restrictions as well. go to https://www.coosfpa.net/ for complete information from the Coos Forest Protective Association.