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3 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Talent to break ground on new plaza Monday ... Fire caused by unattended fire pit torches east Medford attic ... Police/fire cost explanation doesn't add up ... Talent to break ground on new plaza Monday ... Fire caused by unattended fire pit torches east Medford attic ... Police/fire cost explanation doesn't add up ... After rain, state eases fire restrictions on equipment use MailTribune.com Writer Posted Aug. 29, 2015 @ 9:15 am Posted Aug. 29, 2015 @ 9:15 am » Social News p bs:newslist StartDate="20121121" EndDate="p bs:datecalc Months="3"" DateSort="1" UseObjects="1" ObjectClass="81" Taxonomywords="2325,665" ExactTaxonomyMatch="1" Image="1" Count="4" --> State fire officials say the small amount of rain that fell across Jackson and Josephine counties has also reduced the wildfire danger by a small amount. In response, the Oregon Department of Forestry’s Southwest Oregon District this morning eased fire prevention restrictions to allow power equipment use until 10 a.m. The Industrial Fire Precaution Level remains at Level 3 and the public regulated use fire danger level remains at “Extreme." An ODF release said the public may now use power-driven equipment, such as chain saws and brush cutters, in the morning hours until 10 a.m., at which time power-driven machinery must be shut down. Equipment use may resume after 8 p.m. The regulation change also applies to other power-driven, spark-emitting equipment, such as wood splitters and generators. In all cases, a fire extinguisher or water supply must be available at the work site, and a fire watch of at least one hour must take place after equipment is shut down. The cutting, welding or grinding of metal must also shut down between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. and may take place only in an area cleared of vegetation and other flammable material. A water source must be at the job site and a one-hour fire watch must be conducted after shut down. For more information, visit the ODF Medford Unit office, 5286 Table Rock Road, Central Point or call 541-664-3328. The Grants Pass office is at 5375 Monument Drive, phone, 541-474-3152. Southwest Oregon District fire regulations are also online at www.swofire.com. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Aug. 29, 2015 @ 9:15 am » Comment or view comments /* $( document ).ready(function() { // Jquery mobile is trying to style the button and leaving a blank gry button on top of a white button $("#viafouracoms .vf-comment-controls li.vf-right").html(' Submit '); });*/ » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501