US EditionTips For Wildfire Awareness Month - Rogue River Press
- Oregon Parks and Recreation Department and partners observe May 2025 as Wildfire Awareness Month to promote safe campfire practices statewide.
- This campaign responds to wildfire risks caused by high winds, flammable vegetation, and unpredictable fireworks common in crowded areas.
- Key safety measures include maintaining campfire flames below two feet, building fires only in designated rings or approved beach locations, and always having water nearby to fully extinguish fires by dousing and stirring embers.
- Officials emphasize that improper fire extinguishing using sand or rapid water pouring increases danger, and violators face fines up to $400 under Oregon Administrative Rules, while explosives and fireworks remain banned in state parks and ocean shores.
- Education leads enforcement efforts as agencies encourage visitors to follow restrictions and safety tips to reduce wildfire risks during the popular campfire season.
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Tips For Wildfire Awareness Month - Rogue River Press
Photo courtesy of Metro Creative Graphics. Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) joins Oregon Department of Forestry and other local, statewide and national partners in recognizing May as Wildfire Awareness Month. Campfires are a beloved tradition when visiting Oregon State Parks, and staff encourage visitors to enjoy them safely when and where permitted. The first step is to check campfire restrictions before you head out. If campfires …
State Parks remind residents to practice campfire safety this summer - Elkhorn Media Group
SALEM – (Release from Oregon State Parks and Recreation) Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) joins Oregon Department of Forestry and other local, statewide and national partners in recognizing May as Wildfire Awareness Month. Campfires are a beloved tradition when visiting Oregon State Parks, and staff encourage visitors to enjoy them safely when and where permitted. The first step is to check campfire restrictions before you head out.…
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