October 14, 2020 4:20 a.m. 

Due to cooler temperatures and rain over the past week, fire officials with the Umpqua National Forest and the Bureau of Land Management have removed Public Use Restrictions that went into effect earlier this year to help prevent human caused wildfires.

An update from both agencies said non-industrial activities such as campfires, vehicle use in wildland areas and other fire prone activities are no longer restricted. Despite the fire prevention restrictions being removed, fire season remains in effect.

With the Public Use Restrictions no longer in effect, campfires in undeveloped sites and outside of approved fire rings will be allowed on Roseburg BLM and U.S. Forest Service lands. The update said the public is reminded to never leave a campfire burning unattended and to make sure the campfire is completely extinguished before leaving the area. Campfires can be extinguished by adding water to the campfire and stirring the ashes with a shovel until there is no heat or smoke remaining.

Contact the Umpqua National Forest or the Roseburg BLM for more information.