Release Date: Nov 14, 2011
Contact(s): Andrew Madsen (805-961-5759), Joe Pasinato (805-961-5745)
GOLETA, CA…The arrival of rain on Los Padres National Forest has rovided sufficient moisture levels to reduce fire restrictions on the forest in conjunction with the end of the 2011 declared fire season tomorrow.
Under the reduced fire restrictions, campfires and charcoal barbeques will be allowed in all areas of Los Padres National Forest. A California Campfire Permit is required to build a campfire outside of a designated Campfire Use Site and is available free of charge. A list of Campfire Use Sites and information about how to acquire a campfire permit is available on the Forest Website and at all Los Padres National Forest offices.
Visitors who construct fires outside of designated Campfire Use Sites also must abide by the following rules:
- Clear all flammable material for a minimum of five feet in all directions;
- Have a shovel available for preparing and extinguishing the fire;
- Have a responsible person in attendance at all times;
- Extinguish the fire with water, using the “drown, stir and feel” method.
The following fire restrictions will remain in effect:
- Spark arresters are required on all off-highway vehicles, chainsaws, and other internal combustion engines and equipment;
- A permit is required for all welding, grinding, cutting, or use of explosives;
- Tracer ammunition is prohibited at all times;
- Fireworks are prohibited in Los Padres National Forest at all times and in all places.
- Santa Barbara Ranger District – (805) 967-3481
- Ojai Ranger District – (805) 646-4348
- Mt. Pinos Ranger District – (661) 245-3731
- Santa Lucia Ranger District – (805) 925-9538
- Monterey Ranger District – (831) 385-5434
