August 14, 2023 3:35 a.m.

The fire danger in the Umpqua National Forest has increased to Industrial Fire Precaution Level 4, as of Monday.

The Fire Danger Rating will remain Very High and Public Use Restrictions will stay at Level 2.

A UNF release said IFPL’s are stages of restrictions that apply to work activities, including personal firewood cutting, on Forest Service lands in order to reduce the risk of a wildfire igniting. IFPL 4 is a General Shutdown with operations prohibited across the entire forest. No waivers will be issued. More information can be found linked: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/umpqua/fire/?cid=fseprd933426

For recreators, campfires are only allowed in Forest Service maintained fire rings in designated campgrounds. A full list of restrictions for the public is linked: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/umpqua/fire/?cid=FSEPRD937986