Forest-wide Fire Restrictions implemented through September 30, 2024.
SUSANVILLE, CA, July 18, 2024 — Due to increased fire danger and for public safety, the Lassen National Forest has implemented forest-wide fire restrictions July 17, 2024, through September 30, 2024, or until rescinded. Fire restrictions enhance public safety, protect natural and cultural resources, and help prevent human-caused fires.
Fire Restrictions prohibit the following:
Violations could result in mandatory appearance in a federal court, fines, and/or jail time.
The Lassen National Forest fire restrictions do not prohibit target shooting. However, all existing regulations pertaining to discharging a firearm still apply.
Forest managers consider several factors before implementing fire restrictions or forest closures, including current fire danger and fire activity, local, regional and national fire preparedness levels, expected weather conditions, availability of firefighting resources, and the economic impacts on businesses and communities. The Lassen National Forest conducted consultation with other neighboring units including CALFIRE Lassen Modoc, Bureau of Land Management, and our neighboring National Forests (Klamath, Modoc, Mendocino, Six Rivers, Shasta-Trinity and Plumas). All those consulted supported the implementation of these restrictions to reduce fire activity and protect the communities near the Lassen National Forest.
Know before you go and check local weather and air quality before traveling. For the latest news and information about the Lassen National Forest, follow us on Facebook@LassenNationalForest or X @LassenNF. Additional information about fire restrictions, forest orders, and general forest conditions can be found at fs.usda.gov/lassen.
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SUSANVILLE, CA, July 18, 2024 — Due to increased fire danger and for public safety, the Lassen National Forest has implemented forest-wide fire restrictions July 17, 2024, through September 30, 2024, or until rescinded. Fire restrictions enhance public safety, protect natural and cultural resources, and help prevent human-caused fires.
Fire Restrictions prohibit the following:
- Building, maintaining, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire, including charcoal, coal, and briquettes, except in developed recreation sites listed in Exhibit A of Forest Order 06-24-04.
- Smoking (except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site listed inExhibit A of Forest Order 06-24-04, or while stopped in an area at least 3 feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of any flammable material.)
- Welding, or operating any acetylene or other torch with an open flame.
- Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device that is properly installed, maintained, and in effective working order.
- Persons with a valid California Campfire Permit are not exempt from the prohibitions, except for the specific exemption listed below.
- Persons with a Special Use Permit from the Forest Service for a recreation residence on the Lassen National Forest are not exempt from the prohibitions, except for the specific exemptions listed below.
- Persons with a valid Forest Service fuelwood permit are not exempt from the prohibitions, except for the specific exemption listed below.
- Persons with a Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them from this Order.
- Persons with a valid California Campfire Permit when using a portable stove or lantern using gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel.
- Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire-fighting force in the performance of an official duty.
- Persons with a Special Use Permit from the Forest Service for a recreation residence on the Lassen National Forest are exempt from Prohibition Numbers 1, 2, and 4, only at their recreation residences.
- Persons with a valid Forest Service fuelwood permit may use a chainsaw to cut fuelwood, provided that the cutting is done in compliance with the terms of the permit.
Violations could result in mandatory appearance in a federal court, fines, and/or jail time.
The Lassen National Forest fire restrictions do not prohibit target shooting. However, all existing regulations pertaining to discharging a firearm still apply.
Forest managers consider several factors before implementing fire restrictions or forest closures, including current fire danger and fire activity, local, regional and national fire preparedness levels, expected weather conditions, availability of firefighting resources, and the economic impacts on businesses and communities. The Lassen National Forest conducted consultation with other neighboring units including CALFIRE Lassen Modoc, Bureau of Land Management, and our neighboring National Forests (Klamath, Modoc, Mendocino, Six Rivers, Shasta-Trinity and Plumas). All those consulted supported the implementation of these restrictions to reduce fire activity and protect the communities near the Lassen National Forest.
Know before you go and check local weather and air quality before traveling. For the latest news and information about the Lassen National Forest, follow us on Facebook@LassenNationalForest or X @LassenNF. Additional information about fire restrictions, forest orders, and general forest conditions can be found at fs.usda.gov/lassen.
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