Friday, 05 October 2007 01:46
Fire Restrictions Now Lifted within High Hazard Area of Stanislaus National Forest
Following Tuesday’s announcement of fire
restrictions lifted in the Eldorado National Forest, fire restrictions are now lifted within the High Hazard
Areas of the Stanislaus
National Forest. The Forest Service
today announced that, due to recent storms and cooler temperatures, visitors
can use wood, charcoal, or gas fires or stoves outside of developed campgrounds
as long as they possess a valid California Campfire Permit and follow the
permit regulations. Forest fire officials emphasize that fuel conditions in
most of the Stanislaus
National Forest are still
dry and fire season remains in effect. California Campfire Permits are required
for campfires and barbeques outside developed campgrounds.
Additionally,
the suspension on open residential dooryard burning and other debris burning
will continue to remain in effect. Campfire permits may
be obtained at Forest Service and California Department of Forestry and Fire
Protection (CALFIRE) offices. Visitors and campers are required to first obtain
the Campfire Permit, and follow the terms stated on the Permit when building,
using or maintaining a campfire, briquette barbeque, or gas stove outside
developed campgrounds within the Stanislaus
National Forest.
