Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Wallowa-Whitman Industrial Fire Precaution Levels (IFPL) Increase

Wallowa-Whitman IFPL Increase

Effective Wednesday, July 27th at 12:01am

The Whitman IFPL Area has increased to an IFPL of II. The area involves all Wallowa-Whitman NF lands South and West of I-84.

IFPL II (Partial Hootowl) - Industrial Fire Precaution Levels apply to all commercial operations and commercial fire wood permits

***New this year, IFPLs implement the restrictions on the personal use fire wood permits. Under IFPL II, this means a 1 p.m. power-saw shutdown all personal use firewood permits.

IFPL levels change frequently, permit holders/operators are encouraged to call the information hotlines listed below and check the Blue Mountain Interagency Dispatch Center website (http://bmidc.org/ifpls.shtml) for up-to-date information.

     ·        Baker City (541) 523-1234
     ·         La Grande (541) 962-8679
     ·         Joseph (541) 426-5552




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