It’s officially wildfire season in Oregon. As of Tuesday, every district in the state is subject to fire restrictions.
Most years, it’s around July 4th before the northwest part of the state declares fire restrictions. The Oregon Department of Forestry’s Rod Nichols says low snowpack and dry weather have accelerated the season. He says the rules apply mostly to industrial work:
Nichols: “Logging operations for example need to have a fire watch present after they finish logging for the day and they also have to have fire suppression equipment positioned on site.”
Nichols says campers and outdoor enthusiasts need to stay current with local regulations. Rules on campfires and recreation in the forest vary locally, and can change daily.