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Eagle Lake Ranger District Fire Danger & Restrictions
Stage 3Safety brief
Updated
High fire danger today.
Fire danger is high in the Eagle Lake Ranger District. Backcountry campfires are prohibited forest-wide through December 1, 2026, though campfires are allowed in designated recreation sites with a valid California Campfire Permit. Portable stoves using pressurized liquid fuel are also permitted with a permit. Check specific campground rules before your trip, as conditions can change.
Restrictions
Campfires and Stoves
Equipment and Work
Shooting and Closures
Backcountry campfiresProhibited
Backcountry campfires prohibited forest-wide Aug 10–Dec 1, 2026. Exception: persons with valid California Campfire Permit may use fires in federally designated Wilderness Areas (Exhibit B).
Exceptions
- Valid California Campfire Permit holders in federally designated Wilderness Areas
- Federal/State/local officers and organized rescue/fire-fighting forces in performance of official duty
- Recreation residence permit holders at their residence
Campground campfiresRestricted
Campfires allowed in designated Fire Safe Recreation Sites (Exhibit A) with valid California Campfire Permit.
Conditions
- Valid California Campfire Permit required
- Only in Designated Fire Safe Recreation Sites listed in Exhibit A
Exceptions
- Federal/State/local officers and organized rescue/fire-fighting forces in performance of official duty
- Recreation residence permit holders at their residence
Propane fuel and camp stovesRestricted
Portable stoves/lanterns using gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel allowed with valid California Campfire Permit.
Conditions
- Valid California Campfire Permit required
- Portable stoves or lanterns only
- Gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel only
Exceptions
- Federal/State/local officers and organized rescue/fire-fighting forces in performance of official duty
- Recreation residence permit holders at their residence
Welding and grindingProhibited
Welding and acetylene/torch operations with open flame prohibited forest-wide.
Exceptions
- Federal/State/local officers and organized rescue/fire-fighting forces in performance of official duty
- Recreation residence permit holders at their residence
ExplosivesProhibited
Explosives, fireworks, and pyrotechnic devices prohibited forest-wide.
Exceptions
- Federal/State/local officers and organized rescue/fire-fighting forces in performance of official duty
Restrictions last checked
Near-surface wildfire smoke forecast
Estimated AQI*
4max avg 0.7 µg/m³ around 6 PM
Good wildfire smoke
Forecast updated Sep 9, 2026, 6:59 PM
* Estimated AQI is an equivalent interpretation of forecast wildfire-smoke PM2.5 only; it is not an observed or official AQI reading.
| Local time | District average | p10 | p90 | Estimated AQI* | Smoke category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 7:00 PM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 9, 8:00 PM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 9, 9:00 PM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 9, 10:00 PM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 9, 11:00 PM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 12:00 AM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 1:00 AM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 2:00 AM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 3:00 AM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 4:00 AM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 5:00 AM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.6 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 6:00 AM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.6 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 7:00 AM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.4 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 8:00 AM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.3 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 9:00 AM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 10:00 AM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 11:00 AM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 12:00 PM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.4 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 1:00 PM | 0.4 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 1.1 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈2 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 2:00 PM | 0.7 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 2 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈4 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 3:00 PM | 0.7 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | 1.5 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈4 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 4:00 PM | 0.6 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | 1.1 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈3 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 5:00 PM | 0.7 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | 1.4 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈4 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 6:00 PM | 0.7 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | 1.3 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈4 | Good wildfire smoke |
* Estimated AQI is an equivalent interpretation of forecast wildfire-smoke PM2.5 only; it is not an observed or official AQI reading. HRRR forecasts near-ground smoke; district values are area-weighted, conditions vary by location, and other pollution sources are not included.
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