Warm, dry weather pushes fire danger to extreme as restrictions tighten

Sean C. Morgan

Fire danger increased to extreme Monday, July 23, and the Oregon Department of Forestry Sweet Home Unit increased the Industrial Fire Precaution Level to III, placing the highest restrictions on industrial activities.

The Sweet Home Unit went to a high danger level and Precaution Level II about three weeks ago.

“We’re still what I would say is several weeks ahead of where the calendar says we should be,” said Unit Forester Craig…

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