Fire warning triggers restrictions in county parks, forests

Fire warning triggers restrictions in county parks, forests

The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) – Molalla Unit has issued a Level 2 Fire Warning for the North Cascade District. 

The district covers the majority of Clackamas County east of I-5/I-205 and all county parks and forestland properties. This includes the three county parks that feature recreational vehicle (RV) camping sites – Barton Park, Feyrer Park and Metzler Park. Restrictions at county parks and forest lands include:

·    Campfires must be contained only within metal fire rings and fire pits
·    Firewood must be contained within the metal fire ring and fire pit
·    Campfire flame height is limited to 12 inches
·    No unattended campfires allowed

ODF provides jurisdiction over Clackamas County parks as regulated public facilities. Fire districts will be issuing their own fire danger warnings for extreme fire conditions.

It is possible that excessive heat in the coming weeks will bring the county into a Level 3 warning in the coming days. If and when that happens, stricter restrictions will be put into effect. 

Clackamas County parks and forest staff will maintain direct communication with ODF during these high and extreme fire levels. 

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