Camp Fire ban
quote:With wildfires spreading across the state, multiple agencies are working to make sure no more preventable fires are started by humans.
Oregon Parks and Recreation is enforcing a campfire ban, and the main goal is to prevent any more wildfires from starting, which could tax the already busy firefighting resources.
"What starts as a small fire can become a large fire very quickly,? said Jessica Gallimore with the Bureau of Land Management.
The ban applies to all Oregon state park and recreation properties, including campgrounds, day-use areas and all areas of the ocean shore and beaches that are managed by the department.
KEZI 9 News spoke with Trevor Rigmaiden, a state ranger, who said even even the smallest spark can be dangerous, so the idea is to keep campers safe.
?One of our goals is to serve the public. That's why we're here, so keeping them safe is paramount,? Rigmaiden said.
The Bureau of Land Management also owns several camping areas. As of now, their rules are different.
At BLM-owned properties, as of Thursday, people were still allowed to have campfires inside the metal or rock rings at the designated campgrounds.
Campers can also use fuel stoves or cooking devices that can be turned off at both BLM and state parks.
Gallimore said BLM restrictions could change soon to match those of the state parks. She said the weather is one of the main factors in small fires turning into big problems.
"The factors that really come into play are hot, dry and windy (weather). So something that starts out small on a hot, dry and windy day can become large very quickly,? Gallimore said.
The state park?s fire ban applies to wood, charcoal and other flame sources that cannot be turned off with a valve. The fire ban is expected to last at least a week.
It is really dry here and no rain in sight. Think the next rain will not come till at least November.
Oregon Parks and Recreation is enforcing a campfire ban, and the main goal is to prevent any more wildfires from starting, which could tax the already busy firefighting resources.
"What starts as a small fire can become a large fire very quickly,? said Jessica Gallimore with the Bureau of Land Management.
The ban applies to all Oregon state park and recreation properties, including campgrounds, day-use areas and all areas of the ocean shore and beaches that are managed by the department.
KEZI 9 News spoke with Trevor Rigmaiden, a state ranger, who said even even the smallest spark can be dangerous, so the idea is to keep campers safe.
?One of our goals is to serve the public. That's why we're here, so keeping them safe is paramount,? Rigmaiden said.
The Bureau of Land Management also owns several camping areas. As of now, their rules are different.
At BLM-owned properties, as of Thursday, people were still allowed to have campfires inside the metal or rock rings at the designated campgrounds.
Campers can also use fuel stoves or cooking devices that can be turned off at both BLM and state parks.
Gallimore said BLM restrictions could change soon to match those of the state parks. She said the weather is one of the main factors in small fires turning into big problems.
"The factors that really come into play are hot, dry and windy (weather). So something that starts out small on a hot, dry and windy day can become large very quickly,? Gallimore said.
The state park?s fire ban applies to wood, charcoal and other flame sources that cannot be turned off with a valve. The fire ban is expected to last at least a week.
It is really dry here and no rain in sight. Think the next rain will not come till at least November.
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They did that here in Utah for a few years for a couple of years, I ended up buying a portable propane fire pit. Since they lifted be the ban, I still use my portable propane fire pit. It looks just as good, and it's a heck of a lot easier to light and to put out... 0 -
we are not far from the same ban here in western montana, already a big fire in 35 Whelan's neighborhood. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by discusdad
we are not far from the same ban here in western montana, already a big fire in 35 Whelan's neighborhood.
Wow I was up there in late June and it was greener that green and raining. It sure can switch in a hurry0 -
quote:Originally posted by Idahobound
quote:Originally posted by discusdad
we are not far from the same ban here in western montana, already a big fire in 35 Whelan's neighborhood.
Wow I was up there in late June and it was greener that green and raining. It sure can switch in a hurry
Still is green at my place but drying out real fast. Get in the valley and it has been dry. You must have been up here during the last rain we have had.0 -
quote:Originally posted by grumpygy
quote:Originally posted by Idahobound
quote:Originally posted by discusdad
we are not far from the same ban here in western montana, already a big fire in 35 Whelan's neighborhood.
Wow I was up there in late June and it was greener that green and raining. It sure can switch in a hurry
Still is green at my place but drying out real fast. Get in the valley and it has been dry. You must have been up here during the last rain we have had.
I was east of you in MT0 -
quote:Originally posted by Idahobound
quote:Originally posted by discusdad
we are not far from the same ban here in western montana, already a big fire in 35 Whelan's neighborhood.
Wow I was up there in late June and it was greener that green and raining. It sure can switch in a hurry
It seems like it went from a monsoon to desert, overnight. Got up to 103 in Conner this afternoon. [xx(]I think I might go nosedive into the river tomorrow.0 -
Happens every year in Idaho around this time. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by Alpine
Happens every year in Idaho around this time.
Eastern Oregon, too. We call it 'summer'.0 -
quote:Originally posted by NeoBlackdog
quote:Originally posted by Alpine
Happens every year in Idaho around this time.
Eastern Oregon, too. We call it 'summer'.
Part of the reason I dread the 4th. Every year by then it has dried out. From mid June on I start mowing to get a barrier just in case.0
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