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Hell Canyon Ranger District — Moderate fire danger
Elevated conditions where extra care is needed.
Ratings are collected from official source pages and may lag agency updates. Always confirm current fire restrictions, closures, evacuation notices, and emergency guidance with the responsible agency before starting a trip.
Official source · WY fire danger
30-day fire danger history
Recent changes
Last 30 days
Stable at Moderate since May 8.
Current restrictions
Restrictions
Campfires and Stoves
Backcountry campfiresProhibited
Backcountry campfires prohibited. Only approved liquid/gas stoves in cleared areas or enclosed metal stoves allowed.
Conditions
- Liquid or gas device must be turnable on/off and used in area barren/cleared of flammable materials within 3 feet
- Fully enclosed metal stove with 5+ ft chimney and ¼ inch mesh spark arrestor in area cleared of flammable materials within 10 feet
Exceptions
- Forest Service permit FS-7700-48 exempting from order
- Federal, state, local officers or organized rescue/firefighting force in official duty
Propane fuel and camp stovesRestricted
Propane and liquid/gas stoves allowed with strict clearance and equipment requirements.
Conditions
- Device must be turnable on and off
- Used in area barren or cleared of all flammable materials within 3 feet of device
Campground campfiresAllowed
Campfires allowed in Forest Service-installed metal or concrete fire rings at developed campgrounds and picnic areas.
Conditions
- Must be in permanent metal or concrete fire pit/grate installed and maintained by Forest Service at developed recreation sites
Equipment and Work
ExplosivesProhibited
Explosives prohibited.
Exceptions
- Forest Service permit FS-7700-48 exempting from order
- Federal, state, local officers or organized rescue/firefighting force in official duty
Welding and grindingRestricted
Welding and torch use allowed with cleared area and fire extinguisher requirements.
Conditions
- Must be in cleared area of at least 10 feet in diameter
- Chemical pressurized fire extinguisher (minimum 8 oz capacity, Class 2A rating) must be kept with operator
Exceptions
- Forest Service permit FS-7700-48 exempting from order
- Federal, state, local officers or organized rescue/firefighting force in official duty
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