Additionally, target shooting is temporarily prohibited and fireworks are always prohibited on national forests. Because of the current hot and dry conditions, wildfires pose a greater threat to firefighter safety, public safety, and personal property. "We are seeing conditions that are more common to August," said Dirk Shupe, Fire Management Staff Officer for the Gifford Pinchot and Mt. Hood National Forests. "With a dry summer ahead, we want to limit the unnecessary risk caused by abandoned or escaped campfires to our local communities, and the recreating public." {img:310407} You count on us to stay informed and we depend on you to fund our efforts. Quality local journalism takes time and money. Please support us to protect the future of community journalism.