Fire restrictions to be lifted on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Release Date: Sep 25, 2015
Contact(s): Josef Orosz, 530-226-2500
Redding CA - Due to current weather conditions that have moderated fire danger, Forest Supervisor Dave Meyers announced today that fire restrictions will be lifted on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest effective today at midnight.
This means that Forest visitors in possession of a valid California campfire permit may, once again, have open campfires outside of designated campgrounds. The permit is free from any Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management or California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) office. You may also obtain a California Campfire Permit online at http://www.preventwildfireca.org. Visitors are still urged to practice fire safety.
“People should remain cautious. Lifting fire restrictions does not mean fire danger does not exist. Fire season is not necessarily over,” said Gwen Sanchez, Assistant Fire Management Officer. “Everyone is encouraged to be careful with fire, especially on dry or windy days.”
Please contact your local CAL FIRE office for information relating to local, county, and or state wide burn bans.
To learn more about how you can help prevent wildfires, visit http://www.preventwildfireca.org/OneLessSpark/
For more information on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, go to: www.fs.usda.gov/stnf
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