Lowell Rural Fire Protection District

09/03/2026

Just a reminder that there is still a Burn Ban in Lane County. ODF will continue to be on patrol with tickets being issued as needed. Lowell Rural Fire District does not issue any tickets on of any kind. If you gave a complaint of someone burning, please notify LLRAPA or call you local ODF station. Please do not call the local fire station. Thank and please slow down and drive safely.

09/02/2026

Effective 11: 00 am today the South Cascade District is dropping to MODERATE fire danger and IFPL2. We will continue to monitor the forecast and rainfall totals. If we receive a significant amount, we will look at dropping the levels further. The forecast looks favorable (wet) but we will stay on the side of caution until the actual fuel conditions warrant the change.

Reminder, just because it it raining does NOT mean fire season is over. We are still in a burn ban and still enforcing regulated use restrictions.

09/02/2026

08/31/2026 12:40 PM

We are experiencing a heavy amount of drift smoke in the area from out of District fires. It is very hazy and we are getting multiple calls.

We have resources out in the field checking reports and all reports point to drift smoke so far.

If you see flames/ a defined column of smoke or observe someone burning, please continue to report these activities. General rule: Burning is still not allowed.

Thanks

South Cascade Staff

09/01/2026

It is suppost to rain the next several days. Fire season is still ineffect and that means no open burning. Check this sight for fire levels and times of doing things. Pease be safe.

09/01/2026

We are expecting rain wednesday and a large amount of it. Please slow down check your fluids, belts, tires, and wipers. There will be a lot of traffic this weekend.

08/27/2026

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08/08/2026

Our condolences go out to the family and fellow first responders.