The Plumas National Forest is moving into Stage II Fire Restrictions as hot and dry temperatures increase fire danger.
In Stage II Fire Restrictions, campfires are only allowed in specific designated recreation sites with a campground host, in established campfire rings.
Smoking is only allowed within an enclosed car or building, in one of the designated recreation sites listed in an area at least 3 feet in diameter clear of all flammable material.
Additionally, internal combustion engines, such as cars and generators, may only be used on designated roads and trails. Boat engines are exempt.
Chainsaw use for firewood cutting is still permitted with an exception that operating a chainsaw off designated roads and trails is minimal. Woodcutters need to ensure that they are checking the Woodcutting Status each day prior to cutting by calling 1-800-847-7766.
Welding or operating an acetylene or other torch with an open flame is prohibited.
California Campfire permits are free and available at Forest Service and CAL FIRE offices or online at https://permit.preventwildfiresca.org/.
The Forest Service says so far, nearly all wildfires within Plumas National Forest this year were human caused, including out of compliance burn piles and abandoned campfires.
Suspected wildfires can be reported by calling 911.
(Plumas National Forest contributed to this report.)
