Beginning on Monday, burning yard debris, material from fuel reduction projects, and other commercial forest slash will be prohibited for lands protected by The Dalles Unit of the Oregon Department of Forestry.  That includes private, municipal, county, and state owned lands within ODF’s protection boundary in Wasco and Hood River counties.  Landowners whose property is within a local fire district may be able to obtain a permit from their fire district for yard debris and burn barrels.  Recent precipitation has improved fuel moisture, including in live vegetation, however underlying long-term drought conditions continue to be a concern for firefighters.  Burn barrels with a valid burn permit will be allowed.  All fire must be extinguished by 11:00 a.m., with the fire attended at all times, and a shovel and water available.  Before ignition, verify burning is allowed by calling your local fire department or The Dalles Unit of ODF.