[pct-l] So. Calif. NF Fire Danger Levels

[rogers at isi.edu (Craig Milo Rogers)]

	Today, the Angeles NF and the San Bernardino NF raised their
Fire Danger Levels to "Very High" from "High".  As far as I can tell,
this change means two things:

1)	Wood and charcoal fires are not allowed, even in developed
	campgrounds.  Gas and propane campstoves are still allowed.
	As always, there is no mention of advanced solid-fuel stoves,
	such as Esbit stoves, on these Web sites, and the presumption
	is that they are not approved for use in these areas.

2)	Access may be restricted to areas of the forest.  A local
	Forest Service office should be contacted before entry.
	(This is always a good idea, anyway, if a bit impractical
	at times due to lack of 24/7 service.)


	References:

	The Angeles NF has "Very High" on its home page, but the
detailed link is to the "High" press release of July.  The San
Bernardino NF Web site says "High" on its home page, but the detailed
link says "Very High".  The Cleveland NF is holding at a "High" Fire
Danger Level, according to their Web site and their front desk
(858-673-6180).

http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/angeles/
http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sanbernardino/fire/firerestrictions.shtml

					Craig "Computer" Rogers