Due to recent rainfall and cooler temperatures, Siuslaw National Forest and Willamette National Forest will rescind public use restrictions Wednesday, officials announced.
Fire danger was lowered to “moderate” on the Willamette National Forest and Industrial Fire Precaution Level is at Level 1. The Siuslaw National Forest has lowered the fire danger level to “low.”
For those looking for industrial fire precaution level information on the Oregon Coast and surrounding areas, visit the ODF website.
Campfires will once again be allowed outside of developed campgrounds and restrictions on chainsaws, off-highway vehicles and smoking will be lifted, officials said.
“However, even with the reduced fire risk, it is still important to never leave a campfire unattended and completely extinguish it so it is cold to the touch,” the agency said through a news release.
The cancellation of public-use restrictions, also referred to as fire restrictions, applies to all lands within the Siuslaw and Willamette, including wilderness and special recreation areas.
Despite the change in conditions, the Willamette National Forest still has closures in place for some areas due to active wildfires and ongoing emergency response work. To check the status of a location before entering the forest, visit Willamette National Forest’s alerts and notices webpage.
Firefighters and heavy equipment crews continue to do fire work and suppression repair in the forest and along forest roads.
“This includes road work and hazard tree removal, as well the movement of firefighting vehicles and equipment,” the agency said. “Visitors are encouraged to exercise caution and check road reports before entering or driving in those areas.”
For the latest information on road conditions, motorists can monitor TripCheck for updates.
There are no active closures for fire or fire-related activities on the Siuslaw National Forest.
Additional fire information is available on the Willamette National Forest website and the Siuslaw National Forest website.