June 28, 2021 4:20 a.m. 

Fire danger is now “High”, according to the Douglas Forest Protective Association.

Kyle Reed of DFPA said that increase applies to all 1.6 million acres of private, county, state, Bureau of Land Management and Bureau of Indian Affairs lands within the Douglas District.

Reed said under DFPA’s Public Use Restrictions, a high fire danger rating changes the shutdown times for several activities for the general public. During high fire danger, the following activities are prohibited between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.:

*The cutting, trimming, or mowing of dried or cured grass. This restriction does not apply to the mowing of green lawns. The use of battery or electric powered string trimmers and the culture and harvest of agricultural crops are exempt from this requirement

*The cutting, grinding, or welding of metal for non-industrial purposes

*The use of power saws for non-industrial purposes

*The use of power-driven machinery, not specifically mentioned in DFPA’s Public Use Restrictions that is being used on private property for any non-industrial improvement or development

All other restrictions listed under DFPA’s Public Use Restrictions remain in effect and unchanged. A complete list of DFPA’s Public Use Restrictions can be found at: www.dfpa.net or by calling DFPA’s 24-hour information line at 672-0379.