As of today, July 15, the public lands in northeastern California that are under the management of the Applegate and Eagle Lake field offices in the counties of Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Sierra, Siskiyou, Shasta, and Washoe are subject to fire restrictions imposed by the Bureau of Land Management.
Until further notice, the seasonal limitations outlined in the fire order will be in place to aid in the prevention of wildfires. In addition to the BLM’s year-round statewide fire prevention order, certain restrictions are in place.
According to Andrew Johnson, acting assistant field manager at the Eagle Lake Field Office, “We can help protect public lands and nearby communities from wildfire because we recognize that most wildfires in California are human-caused and occur near roadways, communities, and recreational areas.”
Campfires and barbecues are forbidden by the fire regulations, except for grills located in approved leisure areas and authorized campfire rings. You can use portable stoves outside of developed recreation places with gas, petroleum jelly, or pressurized liquid fuel.
A valid California Campfire Permit, which can be obtained online or at any BLM, Forest Service, or Cal-FIRE office, is required for use in Californian areas.
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Other limitations on fires consist of:
- No smoking anywhere other than within a closed car or structure, at a developed recreation site, or in other approved locations.
- Off-established roads and trails are no places for internal combustion engines or motor vehicles to be operated. Personal firewood cutting is permitted daily until 1:00 p.m. with chainsaws equipped with operational spark arresters.
- Having or using fireworks, even “safe and sane” ones, is prohibited on public property all year long.
- Avoid utilizing explosive targets or target shooting with incendiary, tracer, steel core, or armor-piercing ammunition.
- If proven guilty of breaking a fire prevention order, a person may be sentenced to a maximum fine of $100,000 and/or a maximum of one year in jail. The trespasser may have to pay for the entire expense of putting out the fire and repairing any damage.
- aid in putting out fires
- Both locals and guests are urged to assist in putting out fires started by people.
- Verify that all campfires have been extinguished. To moisten any embers or ash that may still be present, submerge the fire ashes and move the shovel around the fire area. Something is not out if it’s not cool.
- Make sure all tires have the right amount of wear, check for overheating in the brakes, and maintain the correct tire pressure for all vehicles. Avoid parking or driving on grass or shrubs. Never drag chains when you’re towing.
- All-terrain vehicles, off-road motorbikes, and chainsaws need to have an authorized spark arrestor.
You can find more information online about controlling wildland fires. The fire restriction page has a list of fire limitations that apply to BLM California public lands.
