During especially hot and dry years, the situation is potentially disastrous. Firefighting techniques have improved greatly during the past 50 years, but prevention is still our best defense against resource destruction and loss of life caused by wildland fires.

The usual period of high fire danger on the Sierra National Forest is May through October. Exact dates vary from year to year, depending upon weather conditions. This period is referred to as “Peak” fire season.

The Forest Service has imposed some form of public fire restrictions and/or closures in California since prior to World War II. Fire Management views these restrictions as an important part of our Fire Prevention program.

To see the Forest Order please follow this link https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/sierra/alerts-notices
Source: Sierra National Forest