Michael Kohn has been public lands and environment reporter with The ÅÝֱܽ²¥ since 2019. He enjoys hiking in the hills and forests near Bend with his family and exploring the state of Oregon.
Fire season on lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry in Central Oregon begins Monday, with the fire danger level at moderate.
A decline in spring rain and a rise in temperatures, combined with windy conditions, have started to dry out fuels in forest areas, according to a release from the department. The district has experienced 16 fires this year. Half were escaped debris burns.
Burning debris is the number one cause of fires started by people. The seasonal ban in Deschutes County went into effect on June 1. Oregon Department of Forestry recommends covering wood piles during the summer and burning them in the fall months.
Moderate fire danger level restricts the following activities:
• No debris burning, including piles and burn barrels, unless permitted by the local forester.
• No fireworks on or within 1/8 of a mile of ODF-protected land.
• Exploding targets and tracer ammunition, or any bullet with a pyrotechnic charge in its base, are prohibited.
• No smoking while traveling through or working in any operation area.
Additional fire restrictions or regulations may apply depending on various fire risks throughout the fire season. For more information on the Central Oregon District and fire season regulations, visit .
The Fire Protection Division of the Oregon Department of Forestry protects 15 million acres of forestland from wildfire, according to state officials.
That includes privately owned forests, state forests and some local and federal government forestlands.
Michael Kohn has been public lands and environment reporter with The ÅÝֱܽ²¥ since 2019. He enjoys hiking in the hills and forests near Bend with his family and exploring the state of Oregon.
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