Shasta-T issues Fire Restrictions on Moderate and High Hazard Fire Areas

REDDING, Calif., (July 11, 2024) —Intense heat and dry conditions have led to an increase in fire activity across the region, effective July 12, 2024, the Shasta-Trinity National Forest has implemented fire restrictions in Moderate and High Fire Hazard Areas.

Below is a list of prohibited activities with the restrictions:

·       Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire, except in the sites listed:

o   Within a Developed Recreation Site listed in Exhibit A;

o   Within a Designated Fire Safe Site listed in Exhibit B and shown on Exhibit C;

o   Within 10 feet of Shasta Lake, Trinity Lake, or Iron Canyon Reservoir, and at least 50 feet from any vegetation.

·       Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, within an open Developed Recreation Site listed in Exhibit C, or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material.

·       Welding, or operating an acetylene or other torch with an open flame. 36 C.F.R. § 261.52(i).

·       Operating an internal combustion engine off National Forest System roads and trails, except boats on a water surface. 36 C.F.R. § 261.52(h).

The Forest Order is in effect through December 31,2024.

The decision to implement fire restrictions is largely due to rapidly increasing fire behavior indices including burning index and decreasing fuels moistures. Assessment factors include review of weather, fuel conditions, and large fire behavior potential, as well as fire suppression resource commitments and availability across the north state and region.

You can view the complete Forest Order Here including a map of the forest and a complete list of developed recreation and designated fire safe sites.