August 24, 2023  3:50 a.m.

The Umpqua National Forest has lowered the Industrial Fire Precaution Level to Level 3, effective Thursday.

A UNF release said the Fire Danger Rating will remain Extreme and Public Use Restrictions will stay at Level 3.

IFPL 3 is a Restricted Shutdown and a number of industrial activities are permitted to operate only between 8:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. under certain conditions. For complete information on the restrictions, go to: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/umpqua/fire/?cid=fseprd933426

For those recreating with PUR’s at Level 3:

*All campfires are prohibited though gas stoves are allowed

*Smoking is restricted to enclosed vehicles, buildings, designated sites and watercraft

*Operating a combustion engine is prohibited except on a motor vehicle on major roads or parking areas or on roads designated for open motorized travel based on the Forest Motor Vehicle Use Map. https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/umpqua/maps-pubs/?cid=fseprd485583

The fire danger status and current restrictions can always be found on the UNF website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/umpqua