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Fire Management
REPORT A WILDFIRE: Call 9-1-1 or contact Columbia Cascade Communication Center (WA-CCC) at 360-891-5140.
Fire restrictions
- There are no fire or public use restrictions in effect on Mt. Hood National Forest as of September 22, 2023.
- Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are prohibited year-round on national forest lands.
What are Fire & Public Use Restrictions?
When fuel moistures and weather conditions create increased wildfire potential on Mt. Hood National Forest, public fire restrictions are put in place. These fire restrictions help reduce the chance of human-caused wildfire starts.
Most wildfires in Oregon are caused by humans. Usually, when entering fire restrictions, Mt. Hood bans all campfires, but allows the use of propane stoves and other devices with instant "off" switches. Restrictions can affect where you are allowed to smoke, the types of roads you can travel, and if you are allowed to have a campfire. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!
Campfire restrictions exist year-round in these specific areas:
- Sportsman Park Fire/Occupancy & Use regulation - View Map
- Mount Hood Wilderness fire regulation
- Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness fire regulation
Fire Danger & Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL)
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Fire Danger rating is currently LOW. Learn more about Fire Danger Levels. |
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Industrial Fire Precaution Levels (IFPLs) apply to permitted, commercial, and industrial operations on federal land. IFPLs also apply to firewood cutting. Check out current firewood information here. View an IFPL Unit Map. |
Protection Unit
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IFPL
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Fire Danger Rating |
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Barlow & Hood River Ranger Districts |
I |
Low |
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Clackamas River & Zigzag Ranger Districts |
I |
Low |
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Bull Run Watershed |
I |
Low |
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Hood River Ranger District |
I |
Low |
Fire Information Resources
The Columbia Cascade Communication Center sets initial action priorities and implement preplanned actions to meet management objectives whenever an emergency occurs.
The dispatch organization is responsible for reporting, tracking, and processing orders for aircraft, equipment, overhead, crews and supplies needed to support incidents in or outside of the local area. Columbia Cascade also provides intelligence and predictive services-related products to support wildland fire mangers and firefighters in the region.
- Smoke Ready Gorge - Campaign working towards clean air for communities within Wasco, Hood River, Skamania, and Klickitat Counties.
- Northwest Interagency Coordination Center - The Northwest Interagency Coordination Center (NWCC) is the Geographic Area Coordination Center for the Northwest Region which includes the States of Oregon and Washington.
- Oregon Department of Forestry-Fire Information and Prevention - Information, statistics, and resources on current wildfires in Oregon.
- Oregon Department of the State Fire Marshal - OSFM works to protect people, property, and the environment from fire and hazardous materials.
- Inciweb - Information about current fires across Oregon and the nation.
- National Interagency Fire Center - The National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) is the nation’s support center for wildland firefighting.
- Fire Hire - Information about becoming a firefighter for the U.S. Forest Service.