NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For More Information:
Chief Tay Robertson, COFCA President
Phone: 541-549-0771

Deschutes County Regulated Burning Closure Begins June 1, 2008

Summer fire restrictions begin June 1, 2008 for Cities and Fire District’s within Deschutes County. Commercial and backyard debris burning will close Saturday, May 31st at dusk. State and Federal wildfire protection agencies may continue to allow burning with restrictions.

Sisters / Camp Sherman Fire Chief Tay Robertson said due to warming Message From
         The Manager and the drying of wildland vegetation, fire agencies have seen an increase of uncontrolled fires, therefore Rural Fire Districts and Cities within Deschutes County will go into a regulated burning closure and declare Fire Season to begin June 1 at 12:00 AM. Campfires and other types of small recreational fires may be permitted when safety regulations are in compliance and with approval from your local fire protection agency.

As a reminder to all central Oregon residents, Chief Robertson advises that regulations may vary between fire protection jurisdictions. Please contact your local, state or federal fire agency for specific requirements and closures.

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