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Extreme Fire Level

With fires burning across our state and here locally, we want to remind everyone that our fire level has been increased to "Extreme".  This means no chainsaws or wood cutting. Please click the link…

Increased Fire Danger to Extreme Across Klamath and Lake Counties LAKEVIEW, Ore – The South-Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership will increase Fire Danger to Extreme (Red), enact Regulated Use and Public Use Restrictions (PURs) to Stage 2, and implement Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) III Partial Shutdown effective 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, August 6, 2026. Fire Danger will increase to Extreme across lands protected or managed by the Fremont-Winema National Forest, Bureau of Land Management Lakeview District, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Sheldon-Hart Mountain National Wildlife Refuge Complex and Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge Complex, Crater Lake National Park, and all private, county, and stateprotected wildlands within the Klamath-Lake District, Oregon Department of Forestry. The Fire Danger Rating System helps inform public land users of current fire conditions and the level of caution needed while recreating or working outdoors. Under Extreme fire danger, fires can start quickly, spread rapidly, and burn with high intensity. Everyone is urged to use extreme caution to help prevent human-caused wildfires. Industrial Fire Precaution Levels (IFPL) are based on current and expected fire conditions. It is the responsibility of individuals conducting industrial operations on public lands to know the current IFPL and comply with all applicable restrictions. Additional information on Industrial Fire Precaution Levels and current fire restrictions please visit: Lakeview Interagency Fire Center (ORLFC) — Fire Intel Public Use Restrictions and Regulated Use Closures have been elevated to Stage 2, going into effect to reduce the risk of accidental wildfire starts. • NO Campfires on public land: Building, maintaining, attending, or using a warming fire. • Internal Combustion Engines: Operating an internal combustion engine, including chainsaw use is PROHIBITED. NO personal wood cutting allowed at this time. As authorized under ORS 477.625(1)(a) and OAR 629-043-0026(5), the following requirements apply to holders of a Permit to Operate Power-Driven Machinery on private, county, and stateprotected lands within the Klamath-Lake District. Mechanized Harvesters with High-Speed Rotary Saws 1. Required Shutdown: Operation is prohibited between 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. local time. 2. Operation Area Observer: After no more than 15 minutes of operation, the operator or a designated individual must visually inspect all areas where the machine has operated that day. The observer must be capable of operating fire protection equipment and have adequate transportation and communication to summon assistance if needed. 3. Fire Protection Equipment: At least one of the following must be

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