Fire Danger Level HIGH as of Monday, July 1, 2024

The fire danger within the city of Grants Pass increased to "HIGH" (yellow) on Monday, July 1, 2024, at 12:01 a.m.

Higher temperatures have and will dry vegetation to the point where fires will start easily and be more difficult to control. To cut down on human-caused fires during this time, the Fire Marshal for the City of Grants Pass raised the fire danger level to High (yellow) on Monday, July 1, 2024, at 12:01 a.m.

The primary change to fire prevention regulations now in effect is to move the shut-down time for power-driven machinery from 1:00 p.m. to 10 a.m., as detailed below:

• Smoking in areas of flammable vegetation is prohibited.

• Open wood-fueled fires are prohibited, including campfires, cooking fires, and warming fires, except at locations designated by the Fire Marshal. Wood smokers, charcoal barbecues as well as propane, and natural gas-fueled ornamental fires are allowed.

• Power saws must be shut down between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Each power saw is required to have one shovel and one fire extinguisher of at least 8-ounce capacity. A fire watch of at least one hour is required following the use of the saw.

• Cutting, grinding, and welding of metal in areas of flammable vegetation is not allowed between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

• The mowing of dried, cured grass will not be allowed between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

• Motor vehicles, including motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles, are only allowed on improved roads free of flammable vegetation, except for the culture and harvest of agricultural crops.

• Any other spark-emitting internal combustion engine in areas of flammable vegetation not specifically mentioned will not be allowed between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. During other hours, this equipment must be used in a cleared area and a charged garden hose or one 2 ½ pound or larger fire extinguisher is immediately available.

The City Fire Marshal or an authorized representative may, in writing, approve a modification or waiver of these requirements.

For more information about the City of Grants Pass Fire Season regulations, please call the Fire Prevention Bureau at 541-450-6200

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