Fire Season Ends, But Fire Prevention Is Not Over, Oct. 13

Coos Forest Protective Association (CFPA) has lifted fire season on all lands under their protection effective Monday, October 12, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. The public needs to use caution when debris burning, burners are responsible for maintaining control of their burns at all times. The end of fire season also means the end of public use restrictions for recreation, but always check with the landowner you are recreating on to make sure they do not have any restrictions. Termination of fire season means that debris burning is now allowed. Oregon law allows the burning of paper and woody materials; burning of garbage, plastic, or other petroleum based materials is prohibited. Remember when burning you must be in attendance and maintain control of your burning at all times. Burning of slash (logging debris) is regulated year round and is not allowed at this time. If you reside within the city limits please contact your city or local fire department for any restrictions or requirements they may have for debris burning. The end of fire season eases restrictions on activities that often start fires but it does not relieve a person of responsibility and liability for their actions. CFPA is available for advice on safe burning practices or to answer any fire prevention questions you may have. You can contact CFPA at (541) 267-3161, follow them on Facebook or Twitter, or find them on the web at www.coosfpan.