September 25, 2023 9:50 a.m.

The Oregon Department of Forestry has decreased the fire danger level on the Southwest Oregon District-protected lands in Josephine and Jackson counties to “moderate” as of 9:00 a.m. Monday.

The regulations impact 1.8 million acres of state, private, county, city and Bureau of Land Management lands. Some fire restrictions remain for the public and industrial operators.

Complete fire season information is available at www.swofire.com.