Monongahela National Forest Terminates Forest Wide Fire Restriction
Contact Information: Josh Poling joshua.poling@usda.gov
ELKINS W.Va., November 19, 2024 – Effective immediately, fire restrictions previously issued for Monongahela National Forest have been terminated.
Building, maintaining, attending, or using a wood or charcoal fire or campfire is now permitted on all National Forest lands, roads, and trails within the confines of the exterior boundary of Monongahela National Forest.
The purpose of the previous fire restriction was to protect public health and safety and natural resources by prohibiting recreational fires during periods of high fire danger. Due to recent rainfall, this closure order has been lifted. However, campfire safety is always important. If lighting a campfire, remember these important tips:
- Never build a campfire under trees or overhanging branches.
- Clear a 10-foot area of pine needles & grass.
- Keep plenty of water on hand and have a shovel handy.
- Keep all campfires small.
- Never leave a campfire unattended.
- Be sure your campfire is ‘dead out’!
- Check for fire restrictions.
More information available about campfire safety is available at smokeybear.com.