Roseburg, Ore. – The Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) will increase to IFPL IV on Wednesday, August 5, 2015, at 12:01 a.m. for the entire Umpqua National Forest.
Under IFPL IV, known as “General Shutdown”, all industrial actions are prohibited. This includes any personal and commercial use firewood permits. Forest officials will not issue waivers for logging operations.
Public use restrictions remain in effect, limiting the use of campfires to fire rings within designated campgrounds. No fires are permitted in wilderness.
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