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NEWS Sequoia National Forest
Giant Sequoia National Monument
Tule River, Hot Springs, and Hume Lake Ranger Districts
Contact: Denise Alonzo
32588 Highway 190 Springville, CA 93265
Phone # (559) 539-2607 Fax# (559) 539-2067 Email: dalonzo@fs.fed.us

Date: June 7, 2007 www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia

In response to the increasing fire danger, the Sequoia National Forest announced today, a Declaration to impose fire restrictions for all of the federally protected lands within their jurisdiction. On the Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument, this declaration will include forestlands located in Fresno, Tulare and Kern counties.

Forest Supervisor Tina Terrell says, "We have experienced at least three weeks of extremely hot weather with temperatures well over the 90 degree range that has led to an increase in the fire activity."

"Our goal is to direct visitors to camp in areas that are fire safe such as developed campgrounds and designated areas as posted on the ground," Terrell commented.

During fire restrictions, visitors may only use a lantern, portable gas stove using gas, jellied petroleum, pressurized liquid fuel outside of a developed recreation site or designated fire exempt areas. Campfires and barbecue charcoal fires are only allowed in developed recreation sites and designated fire exempt area. A "fire exempt" area is defined as a cleared, undeveloped, POSTED area where campfires and smoking are ONLY allowed during fire restrictions.

Visitors must have a valid California Campfire Permit in their possession for any type of fire use. Permits are available free of charge at any Forest Service or BLM office. Smoking is not permitted, except within an enclosed vehicle, building, developed recreation site or designated fire exempt area.

Internal combustion engines may be operated only on roads and designated trails. Within the Giant Sequoia National Monument, motorized vehicles are only allowed on designated roads. Ensure the engine is tuned and operating properly before driving on Forest roads.

To find out where to camp and where campfires are allowed, please visit one of our Forest Service offices. On the internet, contact the Forest Service at: www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia. With a hot and dry summer ahead, fire officials urge the public to "Please Be Fire Safe," when visiting our forests and public lands. Wildfires can be damaging. The personal liability can be enormous for the cost of suppression and damages caused by any wildfire that starts by negligence. It’s a clear choice … Be Fire Wise!!!"

 

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last update: Wednesday June 06, 2007

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