Incident Information

• Fuels do not ignite readily from small firebrands, although a more intense heat source such as lightning may start many fires in duff or punky wood.
• Fires in open cured grassland may burn freely a few hours after rain, but woods fire spread slowly by creeping or smoldering, and burn in irregular fingers.
• There is little danger of spotting.

• Fires can start from most accidental causes, but with the exception of lightning fires in some areas, the number of starts is generally low.
• Fires in open-cured grassland will burn briskly and spread rapidly on windy days. Wood fires spread slowly to moderately fast.
• The average fire is of moderate intensity, although heavy concentrations of fuel, especially draped fuel, may burn hot. Short-distance spotting may occur, but is not persistent.
• Fires are not likely to become serious, and control is relatively easy.

• All fine dead fuels ignite readily and fires start easily from any cause.
• Unattended brush and campfires are likely to escape.
• Fires spread rapidly and short-distance spotting is common.
• Fire may become serious and their control difficult unless they are hit hard and fast while small.

The following may operate only between the hours of 8 PM and 1 PM local time:

• Power saws (except at loading sites)
• Cable Yarding,
• Blasting
• Welding or cutting of metal

The following are prohibited, except as indicated:

• Cable Yarding - exception: gravity operated logging systems employing non-motorized carriages may operate between 8 PM and 1 PM when all blocks and moving lines are suspended 10 feet above the ground except the line between the carriage and the chokers;
• Power Saws - exception: power saws may be used at loading sites and on tractor/skidder operations between the hours of 8 PM and 1 PM local time.

In addition, the following are permitted to operate between the hours of 8 PM and 1 PM local time:

• Tractor, skidder, feller-buncher, forwarder, or shovel logging operations where tractors, skidders or other equipment with a blade capable of constructing fireline are immediately available to quickly reach and effectively attack a fire start;
• Mechanized loading or hauling of any product or material;
• Welding or cutting of metal;
• Any other spark emitting operation not specifically mentioned.