Local Oregon Department of
Forestry fire (ODF) officials have increased the fire danger level in the mid-
to eastern part of Clatsop County. The industrial fire precaution level (IFPL)
that regulates forest operations such as logging and road building on all forest
lands is going to change. As of 1a.m. this morning, (Wednesday August 15, 2012), current
levels are:
NW 1 at Level I requiring a
one-hour fire watch,
NW2 at Level II requiring a
two-hour fire watch,
NW 3 at Level II requiring a
two-hour fire watch.
The Astoria District is in
regulated use, meaning that the public is also restricted on allowable
activities on forest lands. Anyone driving on forest roads is required to have
a shovel and either a 2.5-pound fire extinguisher or one gallon of water.
No open debris burning is
allowed. Burn barrels and residential campfires are allowed with an ODF-issued
burn permit. Chainsaw use on personal property is allowed until 1 p.m. daily.
Campfires are only allowed in approved fire rings at designated campgrounds such
as Fort Stevens, Henry Rierson Spruce Run and Gnat Creek in Clatsop County. For
other campgrounds, check with the corresponding ODF office.
At this time, designated trails
in the Nicolai Mountain OHV riding area are open to the
public.
The latest information about
closures can be found at: http://egov.oregon.gov/ODF/FIELD/ASTORIA/aboutastoria.shtml#News_Releases
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