Based on changing weather trends, increases in relative humidity and a decrease in average temperatures, the Sierra National Forest is lifting the fire restrictions that were put in effect July 2.
Forest Visitors will still need to obtain a campfire permit when camping outside of designated campgrounds and follow all guidelines when having an open flame fire.
The following guidelines for forest campfires remain in effect:
- Clear all flammable material away from the fire for a minimum of five feet in all directions to prevent escape of the fire;
- Have a shovel available at the campfire site for preparing and extinguishing campfires;
- Have a responsible person in attendance at all times;
- Extinguish campfire with water, using the ‘drown, stir, and feel’ method; and
- In the wilderness, no campfires above 10,000 ft. (this varies by area, and will be posted on individual wilderness permits).
Tioga Pass opens to through traffic at Noon on Saturday, September 14
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has posted a press release directed at hunters:
What happens after a forest fire like the HUGE Rim Fire burning near Yosemite?