September 20, 2022 10:10 a.m.  

Continued widespread rain and more in the forecast has made it possible to continue to ease off on some public and industrial fire prevention regulations on lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District.

Effective Wednesday the public fire danger will decrease to moderate and the Industrial Fire Precaution Level will decrease to 1 for Josephine and Jackson counties.

For public use, restrictions on chain saws, brush cutters and other power-driven or spark-emitting machinery are being further relaxed, allowing the use of equipment until 1:00 p.m. and after 8:00 p.m. daily.

Other fire prevention regulations will remain in effect. Go to www.swofire.com for additional information.