
County: Lincoln
The Yachats Rural Fire Protection District (YRFPD) was established in 1949, expanding from the original Yachats Volunteer Fire Department founded in 1925. Covering about 14.47 square miles along Highway 101, it serves a population of around 2,500, including the City of Yachats. YRFPD provides fire protection, emergency medical services, ambulance services, and specialized rescues. It is managed by an elected five-member Board of Directors, a Fire Chief, with a staff of six full-time firefighters/paramedics and 7 volunteers
1 of 1 zone is open today. Tap a zone for its burn season and status.
Burning is open.
Good
Fine particles (PM2.5), including smoke
Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
3 of the next 7 days rate Moderate fire weather, and none rate High.
Drivers: wind (3 days) and heat (3 days). Gusts peak at 57 mph from the SSW on Sat 7 Nov. Rain is most likely on Sat 7 Nov (97%).
Forecast from NOAA GFS + HRRR (noaa.gov). Soil moisture comes from the standard NOAA forecast. Fire weather ratings are Before You Burn guidance, not an official fire danger rating. Always check your agency's burn status.
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