[SIZE=9pt]U.S. Forest Service [/SIZE]
[SIZE=9pt]Eldorado National Forest [/SIZE]
[SIZE=9pt]100 Forni Road [/SIZE]
[SIZE=9pt]Placerville, CA 95667 [/SIZE]
[SIZE=9pt]530-303-2412[/SIZE]
[SIZE=9pt]www.fs.usda.gov/eldorado[/SIZE]
Fire Restrictions Begin July 9th on the Eldorado National Forest
[SIZE=10.5pt]PLACERVILLE, Calif. - Fire restrictions go into effect Saturday, July 9, 2022 on the Eldorado National Forest under [/SIZE][SIZE=9pt]Forest Order 03-22-12https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JcX...xwWlcZvzOUl3-he52VzGQ_54VX3ZHPALhXxeqeyTDzw==[/SIZE][SIZE=10.5pt]. Wood and charcoal fires will be restricted to metal fire rings and grills in designated developed recreation sites listed in the order on Exhibit A. All other campfires are prohibited until the end of fire season. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=10.5pt]"We appreciate the cooperation of residents and visitors who help prevent human caused wildfires by following these fire restrictions," said Forest Management Officer Nickie Johnny. "Everyone needs to be careful with anything that can spark a wildfire. If you see an abandoned or illegal fire, call 911 or the nearest ranger station. It is also important to understand that there is still fire danger within the Caldor Fire perimeter. Areas that have burned have potential to burn again." [/SIZE]
[SIZE=10.5pt]To protect public safety, the following acts are prohibited on the Eldorado National Forest:[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10.5pt]1. Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire, except within stoves, charcoal grills, or fire rings provided in the Developed Recreation Sites listed in Exhibit A. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=10.5pt]2. Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a Developed Recreation Site listed in Exhibit A, or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=10.5pt]3. Welding, or operating an acetylene or other torch with an open flame. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=10.5pt]4. Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device that is properly installed, maintained, and in effective working order in accordance with U.S. Forest Service standard 5100-1. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=10.5pt]Persons with a valid California Campfire Permit are not exempt from the prohibitions listed above. However, persons with a valid California Campfire Permit may use a portable propane campfire pit, stove, or lantern that uses gas, kerosene, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel, with a shut-off valve, in an area at least three feet from any flammable materials.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10.5pt]The [/SIZE][SIZE=9pt]fire restrictionshttps://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JcX...xwWlcZvzOUl3-he52VzGQ_54VX3ZHPALhXxeqeyTDzw==[/SIZE] [SIZE=9pt]forest orderhttps://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JcX...xwWlcZvzOUl3-he52VzGQ_54VX3ZHPALhXxeqeyTDzw==https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JcX...xwWlcZvzOUl3-he52VzGQ_54VX3ZHPALhXxeqeyTDzw==[/SIZE][SIZE=10.5pt] with the list exempted recreation sites (Exhibit A) can be found on the forest website at [/SIZE][SIZE=9pt]www.fs.usda.gov/eldoradohttps://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001L5i...RFJ1GxXykA5F1WI1Vo9SUkthFKSGRjpModybsulJHcQ== [/SIZE][SIZE=10.5pt]under the regulations section.[/SIZE] [SIZE=10.5pt]California Campfire Permits are available online [/SIZE][SIZE=9pt]herehttps://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JcX...xwWlcZvzOUl3-he52VzGQ_54VX3ZHPALhXxeqeyTDzw==[/SIZE][SIZE=10.5pt].[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10.5pt]Visitors are also reminded that motor vehicles are a potential ignition source and are allowed only on designated National Forest System roads, routes, trails and areas identified on the [/SIZE][SIZE=9pt]Eldorado National Forest Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM)https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JcX...xwWlcZvzOUl3-he52VzGQ_54VX3ZHPALhXxeqeyTDzw==[/SIZE][SIZE=10.5pt]. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=10.5pt]For more information about fire restrictions and recreation opportunities on the Eldorado National Forest, contact our Visitor Information team at:[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10.5pt]·[/SIZE] [SIZE=10.5pt]Forest Supervisor's Office, (530) 303-2412 [/SIZE]
[SIZE=10.5pt]·[/SIZE] [SIZE=10.5pt]Placerville / Pacific Ranger Districts (530)644-2324 [/SIZE]
[SIZE=10.5pt]·[/SIZE] [SIZE=10.5pt]Georgetown Ranger District, (530) 333-4312[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10.5pt]·[/SIZE] [SIZE=10.5pt]Amador Ranger District, (209) 259-3774[/SIZE]
[SIZE=9pt]Eldorado National Forest [/SIZE]
[SIZE=9pt]100 Forni Road [/SIZE]
[SIZE=9pt]Placerville, CA 95667 [/SIZE]
[SIZE=9pt]530-303-2412[/SIZE]
[SIZE=9pt]www.fs.usda.gov/eldorado[/SIZE]
[SIZE=36pt]News Release[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10.5pt]For Immediate Release[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10.5pt]July 8, 2022[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10.5pt]Media Contact: [/SIZE]
[SIZE=10.5pt]Jennifer Chapman, 530-957-9660[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10.5pt]Visitor Information: [/SIZE]
[SIZE=10.5pt]530-644-2324[/SIZE]
[SIZE=9pt]www.facebook.com/EldoradoNFhttps://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JcX...xwWlcZvzOUl3-he52VzGQ_54VX3ZHPALhXxeqeyTDzw==[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10.5pt]Twitter:[/SIZE][SIZE=9pt]@EldoradoNFhttps://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JcX...xwWlcZvzOUl3-he52VzGQ_54VX3ZHPALhXxeqeyTDzw== [/SIZE]
Fire Restrictions Begin July 9th on the Eldorado National Forest
[SIZE=10.5pt]PLACERVILLE, Calif. - Fire restrictions go into effect Saturday, July 9, 2022 on the Eldorado National Forest under [/SIZE][SIZE=9pt]Forest Order 03-22-12https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JcX...xwWlcZvzOUl3-he52VzGQ_54VX3ZHPALhXxeqeyTDzw==[/SIZE][SIZE=10.5pt]. Wood and charcoal fires will be restricted to metal fire rings and grills in designated developed recreation sites listed in the order on Exhibit A. All other campfires are prohibited until the end of fire season. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=10.5pt]"We appreciate the cooperation of residents and visitors who help prevent human caused wildfires by following these fire restrictions," said Forest Management Officer Nickie Johnny. "Everyone needs to be careful with anything that can spark a wildfire. If you see an abandoned or illegal fire, call 911 or the nearest ranger station. It is also important to understand that there is still fire danger within the Caldor Fire perimeter. Areas that have burned have potential to burn again." [/SIZE]
[SIZE=10.5pt]To protect public safety, the following acts are prohibited on the Eldorado National Forest:[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10.5pt]1. Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire, except within stoves, charcoal grills, or fire rings provided in the Developed Recreation Sites listed in Exhibit A. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=10.5pt]2. Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a Developed Recreation Site listed in Exhibit A, or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=10.5pt]3. Welding, or operating an acetylene or other torch with an open flame. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=10.5pt]4. Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device that is properly installed, maintained, and in effective working order in accordance with U.S. Forest Service standard 5100-1. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=10.5pt]Persons with a valid California Campfire Permit are not exempt from the prohibitions listed above. However, persons with a valid California Campfire Permit may use a portable propane campfire pit, stove, or lantern that uses gas, kerosene, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel, with a shut-off valve, in an area at least three feet from any flammable materials.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10.5pt]The [/SIZE][SIZE=9pt]fire restrictionshttps://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JcX...xwWlcZvzOUl3-he52VzGQ_54VX3ZHPALhXxeqeyTDzw==[/SIZE] [SIZE=9pt]forest orderhttps://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JcX...xwWlcZvzOUl3-he52VzGQ_54VX3ZHPALhXxeqeyTDzw==https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JcX...xwWlcZvzOUl3-he52VzGQ_54VX3ZHPALhXxeqeyTDzw==[/SIZE][SIZE=10.5pt] with the list exempted recreation sites (Exhibit A) can be found on the forest website at [/SIZE][SIZE=9pt]www.fs.usda.gov/eldoradohttps://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001L5i...RFJ1GxXykA5F1WI1Vo9SUkthFKSGRjpModybsulJHcQ== [/SIZE][SIZE=10.5pt]under the regulations section.[/SIZE] [SIZE=10.5pt]California Campfire Permits are available online [/SIZE][SIZE=9pt]herehttps://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JcX...xwWlcZvzOUl3-he52VzGQ_54VX3ZHPALhXxeqeyTDzw==[/SIZE][SIZE=10.5pt].[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10.5pt]Visitors are also reminded that motor vehicles are a potential ignition source and are allowed only on designated National Forest System roads, routes, trails and areas identified on the [/SIZE][SIZE=9pt]Eldorado National Forest Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM)https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JcX...xwWlcZvzOUl3-he52VzGQ_54VX3ZHPALhXxeqeyTDzw==[/SIZE][SIZE=10.5pt]. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=10.5pt]For more information about fire restrictions and recreation opportunities on the Eldorado National Forest, contact our Visitor Information team at:[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10.5pt]·[/SIZE] [SIZE=10.5pt]Forest Supervisor's Office, (530) 303-2412 [/SIZE]
[SIZE=10.5pt]·[/SIZE] [SIZE=10.5pt]Placerville / Pacific Ranger Districts (530)644-2324 [/SIZE]
[SIZE=10.5pt]·[/SIZE] [SIZE=10.5pt]Georgetown Ranger District, (530) 333-4312[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10.5pt]·[/SIZE] [SIZE=10.5pt]Amador Ranger District, (209) 259-3774[/SIZE]
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