Before Your Next WA Hike or Camping Trip, Read This Fire Warning

My wife and I are planning another trip to Oregon for camping this weekend, and as we prepare to go, new restrictions have been implemented in Washington and Oregon due to the potential for wildfires.

Fire Officials Say These Simple Steps Could Prevent the Next Major Wildfire

As you know, we've got a lot of wildfires in our region right now, and a single spark could easily spark another one.

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Don't Head Into the Woods Until You Check These Fire Restrictions

Fire officials are reminding residents and visitors in Oregon and Washington that fire restrictions are still in effect.

“Right now, everyone needs to be extremely careful,” said Jeff Fedrizzi, Chair of the Pacific Northwest Wildfire Coordinating Group. “Current fire conditions mean that just one spark, a discarded cigarette, or an unattended open flame can ignite the next wildfire.

After the lightning we've received over the past 10 days and the number of new fires already burning across the landscape, we need the public's help to prevent additional fires and protect our firefighters, our communities, and our natural resources.”

I've got a list of resources that you can use if you need any information on the current restrictions:

Road Conditions
• Oregon: TripCheck – https://tripcheck.com/
• Washington: WSDOT Real-Time Travel – https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/

Evacuations & Emergency Alerts
• Oregon: https://oralert.gov/
• Washington: https://mil.wa.gov/alerts

Current Fire Information
• InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/
• Northwest Interagency Coordination Center: https://gacc.nifc.gov/nwcc/
• Air Quality: https://fire.airnow.gov/

As you head out this weekend, be aware of these restrictions. I know my wife, and I will follow the plan to be safe because we know that all it takes is a spark to start a deadly wildfire.