Wildfire restrictions take effect in Oregon

Updated: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 7:50 AM

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. (AP) -- Restrictions took effect Monday to prevent wildfires on private and state lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry.

They include a ban on off-road driving. Chainsaws may not be used in the afternoon and evening hours. Campfires are restricted to designated campgrounds. And smoking is banned, except inside buildings or vehicles.

Debris burning has been banned since late May.

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Information from: Herald and News, http://www.heraldandnews.com