Recent precipitation, shorter days, and colder nights have prompted officials on the Klamath National Forest to lift the forest order regarding fire restrictions, effective immediately.
Although fire danger has decreased some, the lifting of fire restrictions does not mean fire season is over. Potential still exists for wildfires to start. Forest users must continue to act responsibly with anything that can start a fire.
For anyone having a campfire, ensure your fire is DEAD OUT when leaving camp using the drown, stir, feel, repeat method. For folks having a campfire outside of a developed recreation site, such as a campground, a valid California Campfire Permit is required and must be adhered to. To get your free permit visit any open USDA Forest Service ranger station or office or go to https://readyforwildfire.org/
It is important to note that the lifting of fire restrictions on the Klamath National Forest is not related to residential burn permit suspensions. Residential burn permits in the vicinity of the Klamath National Forest are overseen primarily by the Siskiyou Unit of CAL FIRE. Within Siskiyou County the municipalities of Yreka, Fort Jones, Etna, Montague, Weed, and Mount Shasta administer their own burn permit programs. Please monitor their websites and social media for information.
