The fire season in the Central Oregon District of the Oregon Department of Forestry officially began Monday.  That means lands protected by ODF goes into Industrial Fire Protection Level, requiring those doing work in those areas to have water and tools to put out a fire should one start.  Andy Dwyer of the ODF’s The Dalles Unit says currently fire fuel conditions in the area are wet, but those fuels are growing and will dry out as we head into summer.  That means now is a good time to take the preventative steps to keep your home and property safe in the event of wildfire.  Contact your local fire officials for information on how you can do that.