Alturas, Calif., July 16, 2024— Fire-use restrictions for the U.S. Forest Service-Modoc National Forest will go into effect as of midnight on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. These vital restrictions are in place to significantly reduce the risk of human-caused
wildland fires. While lightning is the primary cause of fires in the forest, human-caused fires pose a major threat.
Preventable causes include unattended campfires, careless smokers, equipment and vehicle malfunctions (such as
dragging trailer chains), fireworks, and playing with matches. For more detailed guidance on preventing wildland
fires, please visit https://smokeybear.com/en/prevention-how-tos.
Modoc National Forest Fire-Use Restrictions include:
• Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire or stove fire, except in the South Warner Wilderness
and Designated Recreation Sites that will be listed at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/modoc/alerts-notices once
the order goes into effect.
• Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or a building, within the Designated Recreation Sites, or while
stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material.
• Welding or operating an acetylene or other torch with an open flame.
• Operating an internal combustion engine, except on National Forest System roads or trails, or within the
Designated Recreation Sites listed in the attached documents.
Information provided by Modoc National Forest
