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JULY 20, 2009

INDUSTRIAL FIRE RESTRICTIONS INCREASE

Increased fire danger on forestlands protected by the Coos Forest Protective Association has made it necessary to increase the fire prevention measures on industrial operations. Industrial Fire Precaution Level II (two) takes effect Wednesday, July 22^nd, on all lands protected by CFPA within regulated use zones CS-2, CS-4 and SK-1. Regulated use zone CS-1 remains under IFPL I (one). Industrial operators can check their operating permit to determine the zone that they are working in.

IFPL II, or “partial hootowl”, prohibits blasting, welding and cable yarding from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  The use of power saws is also prohibited between these hours, except at loading sites.  A firewatch of three hours is also required.

To stay current on wildland restrictions for the public and industry, call CFPA’s closure information line at (541) 267-1789 or visit its web site at www.coosfpa.net.  For burn permits and other business, contact the CFPA at (541) 267-3161.