Fire season in the Oregon Department of Forestry’s Central Oregon District will terminate at 12:01 Saturday morning. Burning of slash piles or other debris from forest operations or fuels treatment projects will not be permitted until additional precipitation is received. Cooler fall temperatures and periodic moisture has reduced fire behavior and improved fuel conditions across the District. But ODF officials say typically there is an increase in human caused fires just after Fire season ends. These uncontrolled fires are often linked to careless debris burning or burning in windy conditions and abandoned campfires. With the termination of fire season, burning yard debris and the use of burn barrels is allowed, but these fires should be kept small, and any surrounding fuel should be cleared away to reduce potential spread. A fire tool, such as a shovel, and water or a fire extinguisher should be available to help control the fire if needed. Fires should not be left unattended, should be dead out, and cool to the touch when you leave. Check with your local fire district for burning regulations in your area, including restrictions on campfires and recreational fires. Fire Season in the Central Oregon District began June 1st this year and overall 5,063 acres were burned across Central Oregon District protected lands, 58% of the ten-year average. Eighty-five percent of the fires were contained at less than ten acres.