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Timeline PhotosEffective July 22, no campfires are allowed in state parks and in state-managed forests EAST OF INTERSTATE 5, even in designated campfire areas. This includes:![]()
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pellet-fueled grills and other devices that emit flames or embers.![]()
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Portable cooking stoves using liquefied or bottle fuels and propane/liquid-fueled lanterns are allowed.![]()
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Visit bit.ly/320y9XG for additional details.![]()
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Hood River County has passed a Resolution declaring a Local State of Emergency due to Extreme Weather Conditions and Fire Danger in Unincorporated Hood River County, including a ban on use of all fireworks. This action will preserve resources so the County may take other steps for public safety and emergency preparedness response.![]()
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Read the full text of Resolution 2392 at this link:![]()
www.hoodrivercounty.gov/vertical/Sites/%7B4BB5BFDA-3709-449E-9B16-B62A0A0DD6E4%7D/uploads/21_06_2...![]()
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(photo Eagle Creek Fire from Hood River County Tree Farm, Sept. 2, 2017)
Fire restrictions are now in effect by Oregon Department of Forestry. Please obey restrictions to prevent human caused wildfires in Hood River County.![]()
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• No open fires (including campfires and cooking fires).![]()
• No smoking.![]()
• No use of fireworks or blasting.![]()
• No use of motor vehicles including motorcycles and ATVs except on improved roads or vehicles used by landowner. (This includes no parking vehicles off-road or in areas of dry grass.)![]()
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Between 10 am – 8 pm:![]()
• No chainsaw use.![]()
• No mowing dry grass with power equipment.![]()
• No cutting, grinding or welding of metal.
Hood River County would like to help spread the word that Hood River Garbage pick-ups may occur earlier than usual due to extreme temperatures forecasted. Please be prepared by putting bins out the night before scheduled pick-ups in upcoming days.
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Here’s a video of last night’s fire off of Brookeside Rd. Check out our facebook or instagram page for me pictures! https://t.co/hx9LrDw76w
Happy 4th of July! As always, we will be here and ready when you need us! Those using fireworks tonight, please do so safely. Fire Season is here and it’s dry out there. @ West Side Fire District https://t.co/2TIn8Wbf1F
We are excited that we get our view back! Happy Saturday, enjoy the outdoors while social distancing. @ West Side Fire District https://t.co/NPD4AWPAVM