As of yesterday.




Due to cooler
,
wetter weather conditions
and predictions of stable or cooling
conditions into the future
,
fire restrictions on the Sierra National Forest have been partially lifted.
Fire restrictions in low and mod
erate fire hazard areas, as stated in t
he 2013
Sierra National
Forest Fire Restriction Order 15
-
13
-
08, are now cancelled. Fire restrictions still remain in effect
for High Hazard Areas (NFDR Area 528 and 529): Jerseydale, Miami, North Fork, Batterson,
Moun
tain Rest and Trimmer
.
Visitors to the Sierra National Forest are reminded that
the forest is still experiencing dry
conditions
and to practice safe fire use. Current fire restrictions, require campfires only be lit in
designated
areas
. Escaped campfires
continue to be a source of ignition for wildfires. Fire
permits, along with fire safety information can be obtained at no charge to the public at any
Forest Service Visitor Information Office.
The Forest Order can be found on the Sierra National Forest
web site at:
Sierra National Forest - Home
. Keep informed about forest news on Twitter: @Sierra_nf
For more information, please contact one of our Forest Service offices:
North Fork
(559) 8
77
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2218
,
Prather (559) 855
-
5355, or Clovis (559) 297
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0706