BOISE,Idaho, June 28, or 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 novel 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 execute not accidentally start a wildfire. · Be especially careful when towing trailers or boats as dragging safety chains can cause sparks
and ignite roadside vegetation. · When building campfires, exercise designated campfire rings or spy for a place at least 15 feet from trees, and 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 beget 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.
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