New fire restrictions prohibit campfires at Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest campgrounds
At midnight Saturday the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest entered Stage 2 Fire Restrictions in response to the current severe risk of wildfire. Nevada is experiencing record dry conditions with much of the state in a severe drought.
Officials expect the already critically dry fuels to continue to deteriorate ever further throughout the month of August. Because of these fuel conditions, there is a high likelihood of a fire exhibiting extreme behavior and posing containment problems for firefighters.
State and federal agencies have also experienced an increase in public land use and human-caused fires. To date, there have been more human-caused fires across the state than what is normally averaged in an entire year. Based on a combination of these factors, fire restrictions are being updated to better match the current wildfire season and conditions.
Stage 2 Fire Restrictions prohibit:
1. All campfires on Humboldt-Toiyabe land, including in developed and dispersed campgrounds and day use areas. This includes charcoal stoves. A portable stove with an on/off switch using gas or propane is allowed.
2. Driving or parking a vehicle or other motorized equipment over dried vegetation.
3. Operating a chainsaw after 1 p.m.
4. Welding, or operating an acetylene or other torch with open flame.
5. Smoking outside of a vehicle or building.
6. Using an explosive.
To read more: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDAFSR4/bulletins/29944dc
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