CFPA release - The fire danger level on lands protected by Coos Forest Protective Association (CFPA) District will decrease to Moderate (Blue) Saturday, August 16th at 10:00a.m. Lands affected by this declaration include state, private, county, city and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) forestlands in Coos, Curry, and Western Douglas counties.  Beginning Saturday August 16th at 10:00 AM, the following public fire restrictions will be adjusted:  • Campfires, cooking fires, warming fires and other open fires are only allowed at designated areas.  • Non-Industrial power saw use is allowed before 1PM and after 8PM.  • Cutting, grinding and welding of metal is allowed before 1PM and after 8PM.  • Mowing dried, cured grass is allowed before 1PM and after 8PM.  • Any other spark emitting internal combustion engines not previously mentioned is allowed before 1PM and after 8PM.  All other public fire restrictions will remain in effect.  For more information about Coos Forest Protective Association’s fire season regulations, please visit our website www.coosfpa.net.