October 21, 2022 11:20 a.m.

With rain expected soon, the window for farmers and agricultural landowners to conduct successful prescribed pasture burning is closing in the near future.

With projected moderate air quality levels, staff with the Douglas Forest Protective Association is allowing some permitted pasture burns to take place Friday afternoon.

Public Information Officer Rachel Pope said smoke from these burns may be visible until 5:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. in the following areas:

*Kellogg

*Oakland

*Dixonville

*Round Prairie

*Near Newton Creek Road, east of Roseburg

Fire season information is available at: www.dfpa.net