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.
