BLM increases fire restrictions at Forks of Butte due to drought and wildfire danger
Campfires and barbeques are prohibited until further notice
REDDING, Calif. – Due to ongoing drought and increasing wildfire dangers, the Bureau of Land Management is
prohibiting campfires and barbecues at the Forks of Butte Primitive Campground near Magalia in Butte County. The restriction will be in effect from Saturday, July 31, until further notice.
“One hundred percent of the state of California is in drought with 85 percent of the state in extreme drought,” said Jennifer Mata, manager of the BLM Redding Field Office. “Temperatures have been higher this summer and last compared to previous years, resulting in drier soils and plants and higher fire danger. We need take precautions to avoid accidental fire starts.”
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· Smoking is prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle, building, or a designated Campfire Use Site, or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material.
· Internal combustion engines may be operated only on roads or designated trails. This restriction is in effect year-round. Please make sure your engine is tuned, operating properly, and has an approved spark arrester.
· Fireworks – even the “safe and sane” variety – are not permitted at any time or in any location within the forest.
· Recreational target shooting remains prohibited within Los Padres National Forest except for the two areas under special use permit, i.e., Winchester Canyon Gun Club and the Ojai Valley Gun Club.