Pinchot Forest Public Use Restrictions Eased

With increased moisture and cooling temperatures, Forest Service fire officials recommended the elimination of public use restrictions on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest effective today.  Fire danger levels across the Pinchot forest will be lowered from extreme to high, and campfires, as well as target shooting, will be allowed once again.  Industrial Fire Precaution Levels across the Forest recently moved to an IFPL 2, allowing personal firewood cutting to resume, but chainsaw use is not allowed from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. and must be followed by a one-hour fire watch after equipment is shut down.  Fire officials would like to remind people to continue being diligent with possible ignition sources.  Vegetation remains dry and is susceptible to sparks.  Remember to have plenty of water and a shovel on-hand when maintaining a campfire. Make sure your campfire is cold to the touch before you leave it unattended.

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