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Salida Ranger District Fire Danger & Restrictions
Safety brief
Updated
Very high fire danger today.
Fire danger is very high in the Salida Ranger District. Stage 2 restrictions are in effect, prohibiting backcountry campfires, campground campfires, and the use of explosives. Propane and gas stoves are allowed if they can be turned on and off in a cleared area. Always check the latest weather and specific restrictions for your exact location before your trip.
Restrictions
Campfires and Stoves
Equipment and Work
Shooting and Closures
Backcountry campfiresProhibited
Backcountry campfires prohibited under Stage 2 restrictions.
Conditions
- Applies to all NFS lands in the district
Exceptions
- Devices solely fueled by liquid or gas that can be turned on/off in area barren or cleared of all flammable materials within 3 feet
Campground campfiresProhibited
Campground campfires prohibited under Stage 2 restrictions.
Conditions
- Applies to all NFS lands in the district
Exceptions
- Devices solely fueled by liquid or gas that can be turned on/off in area barren or cleared of all flammable materials within 3 feet
Propane fuel and camp stovesRestricted
Propane and gas stoves allowed if device can be turned on/off in cleared area.
Conditions
- Must be in area barren or cleared of all flammable materials within 3 feet of device
Welding and grindingProhibited
Welding and acetylene torches with open flame prohibited under Stage 2 restrictions.
Exceptions
- Forest Service Permit FS-7700-48 holders
- Federal, State, Local Officers and organized rescue/firefighting personnel on official duty
ExplosivesProhibited
Explosives prohibited under Stage 2 restrictions.
Exceptions
- Forest Service Permit FS-7700-48 holders
- Federal, State, Local Officers and organized rescue/firefighting personnel on official duty
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