July 19, 2024 3:40 a.m.

The Umpqua National Forest has increased Public Use Restrictions to Level 2 on all ranger districts as of Friday.

A UNF release said all districts have a fire danger rating of High and an Industrial Fire Precaution Level at level 2.

Restrictions include:

*Campfires must be in Forest Service constructed fire rings or fireplaces in designated sites

*Campfires are not allowed in dispersed sites or in wilderness areas

*Commercial campfires must be solely pressurized by liquid fuel or propane. Not allowed are smudge pots, wood stoves, charcoal and briquettes

*Smoking is restricted to enclosed vehicles, watercraft, and areas that are clear of flammable material of at least a 3-foot diameter

*Generators, with approved spark arrestors, are restricted to designated sites

*Motorized vehicles are restricted to forest development roads, designated parking areas, roads, trails and ATV areas identified as open to motorized travel on the Vehicle Use Map

*Firewood cutting must be done in compliance with the terms of the 2024 Forest Removal Permit. Within the hours of 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. followed by a one-hour fire watch. Electric chainsaw use is exempt from this order and allowed all day followed with a 30-minutes fire watch

For more information on PURs, IFPLs or other fire management information go to: https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/umpqua/fire.