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DLP
07-16-2016, 12:00
http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/ltbmu/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD507837

"Illegal and unattended campfires cause over 90 percent of wildfires in the Lake Tahoe Basin and increased fire danger due to the ongoing drought and warm summer weather is a big concern at Lake Tahoe. Fire restrictions help reduce the possibility of human caused fires...

No open fires, campfires or charcoal fires are allowed outside of exempted recreation sites (see Forest Order) even with a valid campfire permit. Campfires must be built within agency installed and approved fire rings or grills. Lanterns and portable stoves using gas, jellied petroleum or pressurized liquid fuel are allowed with a valid California Campfire Permit available at http://www.preventwildfireca.org/Campfire-Permit or from Forest Service offices during normal business hours."

Also no smoking.

Venchka
07-16-2016, 12:30
Interesting. The companion announcement from Yosemite allowed alcohol and Esbit type fueled stoves.
California remains consistently inconsistent.
Wayne


Old. Slow. "Smarter than the average bear."