Modoc National Forest

Fire and Aviation

Forest Order Fire Restrictions (pdf)

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Frequently Ask Questions During Fire Restrictions

The following Fire Restrictions are in Effect due to continued high temperatures, dry vegetation, and/or high winds.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

During the summer season, when temperatures rise and forest vegetation dries, special fire restrictions may be imposed due to the increased threat of destructive wildfires.

Fire Restrictions limit use of open flame, charcoal fires, smoking and operation of internal combustion engines.

No fires outside designated sites.

No smoking except within an enclosed building, vehicle, designated site, or within an area at least 3 feet in diameter that is barren of all flammable material.

Operating an internal combustion engine, except a motor vehicle.

Possessing or using a motor vehicle off National Forest System roads

Emergency Fire Closures : A temporary situation prohibiting entry to specific areas of the forest due to severe fire hazard and/or burning conditions.

CAMPFIRE REGULATION DURING FIRE RESTRICTIONS

Campfire permits are required in all designated signed “fire safe areas.

When fire restrictions are in effect you may use ONLY portable stoves with gas, jellied petroleum or pressurized liquid fuel outside of developed recreation sites or designated signed “Fire Safe" areas with a valid campfire permit.

An open fire outside a developed recreation site or fire safe area is no longer permitted.

A permit is available free-of-charge from any Forest Service, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or Bureau of Land Management Office.

Keep Fire Safe by: Cleaning flammable material away for the fire to a minimum of 5 feet down to bare soil. Having a shovel and water next to your fire. Having a responsible person in attendance at all times. Acting quickly to prevent and escaped fire from spreading.

Putting out your campfire before you leave: DROWN it with water, STIR it and FEEL it to make sure it is “DEAD OUT”!

Related Information Handouts

Fire Terminology

Campfire Permits

Outdoor Fire Safety

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