Industrial Fire Levels Lowered in Coastal Zones, Aug. 10

Temporary weather changes have brought cooler conditions to the coastal zones of the Coos Forest Protective Association district. Lands protected by CFPA within Regulated Use Areas CS-1 and CS-4 will lower to an Industrial Fire Precaution Level 2 (IFPL 2). Changes are effective Monday, August 10, 2015. The heightened Regulated Use Closure will remain in place at this time. Non-industrial power saw use is prohibited between 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. When permitted, each saw must have one axe, one shovel and one operational fire extinguisher that is of at least 8 ounce capacity. In addition, a fire watch is required for at least one hour following the use of each saw. For further information on fire danger levels and closures, contact the CFPA 24-hour closure information line at (541) 267-1789 or access CFPA’s website at www.coosfpa.net.