October 24, 2022 4:00 a.m.

Recent fall-like weather and widespread rain has made it possible to ease off on some public fire prevention regulations on lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District.

The fire danger level decreased to “low” on ODF-protected lands in Josephine and Jackson counties, effective Sunday. The Industrial Fire Precaution Level remains at IFPL 1.

Under low fire danger, these regulations remain in effect:

*No debris burning, including pile and debris burned in burn barrels

*No fireworks on or within 1/8th of a mile of forestlands

*Exploding targets and tracer ammunition, or any bullet with a pyrotechnic charge in its base, are prohibited

*Smoking while traveling will only be allowed in enclosed vehicles on improved roads, in boats on the water and other specifically designated locations

For additional information, go to: www.swofire.com