July 10, 2026 3:50 a.m. 

The Douglas Forest Protective Association said due to the forecast of increased, above-normal temperatures, decreased relative humidity, and reduced overnight moisture recovery, the fire danger level will rise to High, effective Saturday.

DFPA Public Information Officer Rachael Pope said Public Use Restrictions will increase to High for all private, county, state and Bureau of Indian Affairs lands within the Douglas District, imposing certain restrictions on the public to help prevent wildfires.

Pope said for the public, non-industrial power saw usage, the cutting, grinding, or welding of metal, the cutting, trimming, or mowing of dried, cured grass, and power-driven machinery for non-industrial improvement or development on private property will only be allowed before 10:00 a.m. or after 8:00 p.m.

At this time, there will be no change to the Industrial Fire Precaution Levels. They will remain at IFPL2, districtwide.

Pope said debris burning is prohibited. Campfires are only allowed at designated sites, and fireworks, exploding targets, tracer ammunition, and sky lanterns are prohibited. Pope said people should smoke only in enclosed vehicles on improved roads, boats on the water, or other designated locations. Vehicles should stay on improved roads, and motorists should carry the required firefighting tools, and use charcoal or pellet barbecues only at maintained residential home sites with water or a fire extinguisher nearby.

Complete fire season information from the Douglas Forest Protective Association is available at www.dfpa.net