The City of Grants Pass started the 2025 southwest Oregon fire season on Sunday, with the fire danger level in the "low" category.
Adopted City Municipal Code 9.15 Regulated Closure took effect on Sunday at 12:01 a.m.. Several restrictions have gone into effect in the Grants Pass city limits.
Smoking in areas of flammable vegetation is now prohibited. All open fires are prohibited including campfires, cooking fires and warming fires except at locations designated by the Grants Pass Fire Marshal. The use of natural gas, propane and charcoal barbecues and smokers as well as natural gas and propane ornamental fires is still allowed.
Power saw use is permitted all day during low fire danger. Each power saw is required to have one shovel and one fire extinguisher of at least 8-ounce capacity. A fire watch of one hour is required following the use of each saw. The cutting, grinding and welding of metal in areas of flammable vegetation is permitted during low fire danger as is the mowing of dry, cured grass.
Motor vehicles -- including motorcycles and ATVs -- are only allowed on improved roads free of flammable vegetation except for the culture and harvest of agricultural crops.
Any other spark-emitting internal combustion engine in areas of flammable vegetation not specifically mentioned is permitted when conducted in a cleared area and a charged garden hose or one 2-1/2-pound or larger fire extinguisher is immediately available.
The City Fire Marshal or an authorized representative may -- in writing -- approve a modification or waiver of these requirements. For more information about fire season regulations, call Grants Pass Fire Prevention at (541)-450-6200.
