The restrictions will remain in effect until further notice.

“We are implementing these seasonal restrictions to help protect public lands and nearby communities from wildfire,” said Tim Jones, fire management officer for the BLM in northwest California. “Dry fuels and high temperatures have significantly increased fire danger and we need to minimize the potential for fire starts.”

The fire restrictions prohibit all campfires and barbecues, except in developed campgrounds. Portable stoves and lanterns using gas, jellied petroleum or pressurized liquid fuel are allowed outside of posted campgrounds and recreation sites, with a valid California campfire permit. 

Visitors should be extremely careful with their use. Wildland visitors should carry shovels and water.

Other restrictions include:

–  No smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, or at a designated, developed recreation site, or other designated areas.

– No motor vehicles or internal combustion engines off established roads or trails. Chainsaws equipped with spark arresters may be used until 1 p.m. daily.

– No possession or use of fireworks, including “safe and sane” devices. There is an exception for July 4 only, when visitors can use state fire marshal-approved “safe and sane” fireworks at the Samoa Dunes Recreation Area at the north jetty, Humboldt Bay, near Eureka.

Target shooting will be allowed from a half-hour before sunrise until noon daily. Target shooters should have shovels or fire extinguishers on hand. 

Shooters may not use incendiary, tracer, steel core or armor-piercing ammunition or targets made of material that could explode or emit sparks.

For more information, telephone the Arcata Field Office, 707-825-2300; or the Ukiah Field Office, 707-468-4000.