BOISE,
Idaho, June 28, 2017 -- Boise National Forest land managers are
reminding visitors and campers that all fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices
are prohibited on National Forests lands regardless of weather conditions or
holidays. The forest hosts large numbers of visitors over the Fourth of July
weekend and this increased activity could lead to human caused fires.
Recent lightning storms moved across the
forest and fire officials are monitoring for new starts. With the warmer
weather and changing conditions, finer fuels like grasses are beginning to dry
out and the potential for wildfires is escalating.
Forest visitors should take precautions to
ensure they do not accidentally start a wildfire.
· Be
especially careful when towing trailers or boats as dragging safety chains can
cause sparks
and ignite roadside vegetation.
and ignite roadside vegetation.
· When
building campfires, use designated campfire rings or look for a place at least
15 feet from trees, shrubs, tents or other flammable objects; be aware of low
hanging branches.
· Don't
leave campfires unattended and make sure they are dead out when you leave.
· All-terrain
vehicles (ATVs) and motorcycles, should have properly installed and maintained spark-arresters.
· Exploding
targets and tracer or incendiary bullets are prohibited on National Forest
lands.
So me National Forest System roads and trails may
still be impassible or closed due to damage from recent spr ing runoff. For all
forest closures visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/boise/alerts-notices.
