Increased fire restrictions begin Monday
Increased levels of fire activity and availability of firefighters across the state call for intensified fire restrictions, according to officials from the San Bernardino National Forest. The increased restrictions will be in effect Monday, July 16 and until further notice.
No campfires or barbeques allowed outside certain picnic areas and campsites. Lists of allowable picnic areas and campsites are available at visitor centers and are posted online here for the Front Country and San Jacinto ranger districts and here for the Mountaintop Ranger District.
Persons with a valid California Campfire Permit (available free of charge at visitor centers or online at http ://www.preventwildfireca.org/Campfire-Permit/ ) are not exempt from the prohibitions but are allowed to use portable contained-gas or liquefied-petroleum stoves or lanterns with a fuel shut-off valve
No smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building or a developed recreation site listed here or here .
Welding, or operating acetylene or other torch with open flame.
Residents and visitors are reminded that simple steps can help prevent human-caused fires.
· Prevent vehicle related fires by maintaining proper tire pressure, ensuring adequate tire tread and checking your brakes for overheating. Avoid traveling or parking on brush or grass. Ensure chains are not dragging while towing.
· Make sure your campfire is dead out! Drown it, stir it, feel it. If it’s not cool to the touch, it isn’t out.
· Motorcycles, ATV’s and chainsaws require an approved spark arrestor.
· Fireworks are always prohibited on U.S. Forest Service land.
