November 10, 2025 3:20 a.m.

A persistent weather pattern of cooler temperatures and consistent rain has prompted a decrease in restrictions for industrial slash burning effective Monday for the Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District.

As a result, prescribed fire and industrial slash burning may increase in high-elevation, remote areas throughout Jackson and Josephine counties.

ODF Public Information Officer Natalie Weber said these restrictions are specifically for industrial use and are separate from general public debris burning regulations. Weber said before a debris or barrel burn, members of the public should first contact their local fire district for any needed permits, and on the day of the debris burn, contact the appropriate county burn line to confirm that it is a burn day. In Jackson County, call 541-776-7007 and in Josephine County call 541-476-9663.

Additional information can be found at: https://www.oregon.gov/odf/fire/Pages/burn.aspx