Fire Prevention Education Team arrives on Klamath National Forest

Forest Service News Release

Yreka, Calif., July 19, 2024— To help protect lives and property, the Klamath National Forest has taken proactive measures to help reduce unwanted human-caused wildfires by bringing in a National Fire Prevention Education Team. The team’s job is to raise community awareness and provide simple solutions to help prevent unwanted human-caused wildfires.

The Klamath National Forest is experiencing elevated fire danger and implemented fire restrictions on July 4, 2024. For a full list of fire restrictions and exemptions, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/klamath/alerts-notices.

“The recent prolonged heat wave, coupled with a bumper crop of grass from our wet spring, has quickly ramped up our wildfire potential here on the Klamath,” commented Chris Christofferson, Forest Supervisor. “We’re seeing wildfires easily ignite and, in some cases, rapidly grow.”

Fire Prevention Education Team Lead April Phillips asks for everyone’s help during this time. “We ask everyone to please stay vigilant until conditions improve. Should you see smoke or careless or suspicious activity, please call 9-1-1. Also remember to secure trailer chains to keep them from dragging, do not park in dry grass, or drive on a flat tire to reduce risks of potentially sparking a fire.”

By working together, taking extra precautions, and being extra considerate to our neighbors, we can get through this time and continue to enjoy the beautiful landscape we call home.

For more information, visit www.fs.usda.gov/klamath.