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Weaverville Ranger District Fire Danger & Restrictions
Stage 1Safety brief
Updated
High fire danger today.
Fire danger is high in the Weaverville Ranger District. Backcountry campfires are prohibited except at designated fire safe sites with a valid California Campfire Permit. Campfires are allowed in developed recreation sites. Portable stoves with pressurized liquid fuel are permitted with a valid permit, but fireworks, explosives, and welding torches are always prohibited. Check current conditions and permit requirements before your trip.
Restrictions
Campfires and Stoves
Equipment and Work
Shooting and Closures
Backcountry campfiresProhibited
Backcountry campfires prohibited except at designated fire safe sites with valid California Campfire Permit.
Conditions
- Valid California Campfire Permit required
- Only at designated Fire Safe Sites (WV-1 through WV-4)
- Portable ring/pit/stove only: gas, kerosene, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel with shut-off valve
- At least 5 feet from flammable materials
Exceptions
- Designated Fire Safe Sites with valid California Campfire Permit
Campground campfiresAllowed
Campfires allowed in developed recreation sites.
Propane fuel and camp stovesRestricted
Portable stoves with pressurized liquid fuel allowed with valid California Campfire Permit.
Conditions
- Valid California Campfire Permit required
- Portable campfire ring/pit, stove, or lantern only
- Gas, kerosene, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel with shut-off valve
- At least 5 feet from flammable materials
Welding and grindingProhibited
Welding and acetylene torches prohibited.
ExplosivesProhibited
Fireworks and explosives always prohibited.
Restrictions last checked
Near-surface wildfire smoke forecast
Estimated AQI*
8max avg 1.5 µg/m³ around 3 AM
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 | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.3 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 9, 8:00 PM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 9, 9:00 PM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 9, 10:00 PM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 9, 11:00 PM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 12:00 AM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 1:00 AM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.3 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 2:00 AM | 0.8 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.4 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈4 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 3:00 AM | 1.5 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 2.9 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈8 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 4:00 AM | 1.5 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | 4.1 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈8 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 5:00 AM | 0.5 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | 1.2 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈3 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 6:00 AM | 0.3 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.4 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈2 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 7:00 AM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.3 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 8:00 AM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.1 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 | 0.2 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 1:00 PM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 2:00 PM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 3:00 PM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 4:00 PM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 5:00 PM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 6:00 PM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | 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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