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Yellow Post sites are no longer places for wood or charcoal fires....... .
Increased Fire Restrictions Ordered
Effective Friday In San Bernardino National Forest
San Bernardino, CA – Increased fire restrictions will be in place starting Friday, July 31, in the San Bernardino National Forest.
Moderate to severe drought conditions, hot weather and lower fuel moisture have prompted the San Bernardino National Forest to institute new fire regulations.
Forest officials are taking these steps to prevent human-caused fires and raise public awareness as the summer continues to get warmer and dryer. Most wildfires in the San Bernardino National Forest are human-caused and increased restrictions are designed to reduce wildland fires.
Forest visitors are reminded to exercise caution when visiting the National Forest and maintain a higher level of awareness with the increased fire risk. Travelers through the Forest should remain on designated roads and never park on dry brush or grass.
"We want visitors to enjoy their public lands, but use common sense in the process" said Deputy Fire Chief Rocky Opliger. "We are asking the public's cooperation in helping us prevent destructive fires before they start."
Fire restrictions and guidelines, effective July 31, 2009 in the San Bernardino National Forest, are as follows:
Wood and charcoal fires are permitted only in campgrounds and picnic grounds and within agency provided fire rings or camp stoves. Forest Rangers may further restrict campfires from campgrounds under extreme fire conditions.
Wood and charcoal fires are not permitted at Yellow Post campsites due to high fire danger.
Campfire permits are required for propane and gas stoves and lanterns used outside of developed recreation sites.
Recreational shooting is limited to Public Shooting Ranges operated under special use permit only, except those engaged in legal hunting.
An approved spark arrester is required for any internal combustion engine operated on designated forest routes. These include chainsaws, generators, motorcycles, and off-highway vehicles.
Smoking is limited to enclosed vehicles, developed recreation sites, and areas cleared of vegetation three feet in diameter.
Fireworks are always prohibited in the San Bernardino National Forest. Tracer, armor piercing, steel core, and Teflon ammunition are also prohibited, as is discharging a firearm at any exploding target.
The US Forest Service will be aggressively citing those who do not comply with the posted restrictions. Violation of these prohibitions is subject to punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment for not more than six months or both, as Class B misdemeanors under federal law. Persons may also be responsible for resource damage, suppression costs and any injuries that occur if they are found liable for causing a wildfire.
Increased Fire Restrictions Ordered
Effective Friday In San Bernardino National Forest
San Bernardino, CA – Increased fire restrictions will be in place starting Friday, July 31, in the San Bernardino National Forest.
Moderate to severe drought conditions, hot weather and lower fuel moisture have prompted the San Bernardino National Forest to institute new fire regulations.
Forest officials are taking these steps to prevent human-caused fires and raise public awareness as the summer continues to get warmer and dryer. Most wildfires in the San Bernardino National Forest are human-caused and increased restrictions are designed to reduce wildland fires.
Forest visitors are reminded to exercise caution when visiting the National Forest and maintain a higher level of awareness with the increased fire risk. Travelers through the Forest should remain on designated roads and never park on dry brush or grass.
"We want visitors to enjoy their public lands, but use common sense in the process" said Deputy Fire Chief Rocky Opliger. "We are asking the public's cooperation in helping us prevent destructive fires before they start."
Fire restrictions and guidelines, effective July 31, 2009 in the San Bernardino National Forest, are as follows:
Wood and charcoal fires are permitted only in campgrounds and picnic grounds and within agency provided fire rings or camp stoves. Forest Rangers may further restrict campfires from campgrounds under extreme fire conditions.
Wood and charcoal fires are not permitted at Yellow Post campsites due to high fire danger.
Campfire permits are required for propane and gas stoves and lanterns used outside of developed recreation sites.
Recreational shooting is limited to Public Shooting Ranges operated under special use permit only, except those engaged in legal hunting.
An approved spark arrester is required for any internal combustion engine operated on designated forest routes. These include chainsaws, generators, motorcycles, and off-highway vehicles.
Smoking is limited to enclosed vehicles, developed recreation sites, and areas cleared of vegetation three feet in diameter.
Fireworks are always prohibited in the San Bernardino National Forest. Tracer, armor piercing, steel core, and Teflon ammunition are also prohibited, as is discharging a firearm at any exploding target.
The US Forest Service will be aggressively citing those who do not comply with the posted restrictions. Violation of these prohibitions is subject to punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment for not more than six months or both, as Class B misdemeanors under federal law. Persons may also be responsible for resource damage, suppression costs and any injuries that occur if they are found liable for causing a wildfire.
Thanks for the updates, as always.
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