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July 17, 2014 (Cleveland National Forest)--Due to high fire danger, Cleveland National Forest has announced elevated fires restrictions starting Friday, July 18th. The change is due to dryer fuel conditions, higher temperatures, and the likelihood of small fires becoming big fires.
Carlton Joseph, Fire Chief for the Cleveland National Forest, says, “When you see a Smokey Bear sign that states the “Fire Danger Today is Very High,” you need to know that the likelihood of a wildfire starting, and then quickly developing into a large fire is a strong possibility.”
To reduce fire danger, the elevated fire restrictions prohibit wood or charcoal fires except in designated areas. Also smoking is prohibited except inside vehicles, buildings, or within a developed recreation site. The restrictions also require spark arrestors on off-highway vehicles, chainsaws and other internal combustion equipment. Plus there are restrictions on welding, grinding, cutting and using explosives along with other activities that require a special use authorization.
The fire restrictions levels are posted on the Cleveland National Forest web site (http://www.fs.usda.gov/cleveland.) Find more campfire safety information at.smokeybear.com/.
Before you visit the forest, you can contact your closest Forest Service office to find out the current information concerning fire danger and the level of fire restrictions currently in effect. District offices are open Monday through Friday, from 8:00AM to 4:30PM.
For the Cleveland National Forest Supervisor’s Office call (858) 673-6180. • For Alpine, Descanso, and Laguna Mountain areas contact the Descanso Ranger District at (619) 445-6235. • For Palomar Mountain, Henshaw, Ramona, Temecula Valley and Oak Grove areas contact the Palomar Ranger District at (760) 788-0250. • For the Ortega Hwy area, San Mateo, Orange County and Corona areas contact the Trabuco Ranger District at (951) 736-1811.
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