September 23, 2025 3:40 a.m. 

Due to the forecast of increased, above-normal temperatures, decreased relative humidity and reduced overnight moisture recovery, the Douglas Forest Protective Association has increased the fire danger level to HIGH, effective Tuesday.

DFPA Public Information Officer Rachel Pope said this applies to all private, county, state, and Bureau of Indian Affairs lands within the Douglas District, imposing certain fire restrictions on the public to help prevent wildfires.

Pope said for the public this means 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 is no change to the Industrial Fire Precaution Levels. They will remain at IFPL2, district wide.

Fire season information is available at www.dfpa.net