Quincy, CA, August 5, 2026 — The Plumas National Forest is moving into Stage II Fire Restrictions today, Wednesday, August 5.
Hot, dry temperatures over the past few weeks are increasing the fire danger.
In Stage II Fire Restrictions, campfires are only allowed in specific designated recreation sites with a campground host, in established campfire rings. Sites are listed in Exhibit A of the closure order.
Smoking is only allowed within an enclosed vehicle or building, in one of the designated recreation sites listed in Exhibit A, or an area at least 3 feet in diameter that is completely clear of all flammable material.
Additionally, internal combustion engines, such as vehicles and generators, may only be used on designated roads and trails. Boat engines are exempt.
Chainsaw use for firewood cutting is still permitted with an exception that operating a chainsaw off designated roads and trails is minimal. Woodcutters need to ensure that they are checking the Woodcutting Status each day prior to cutting by calling 1-800-847-7766.
Welding or operating an acetylene or other torch with an open flame is prohibited.
Possession of a valid California Campfire Permit is not an exemption from the prohibitions. However, California Campfire Permit holders can use approved devices in an area that is at least 3 feet from any flammable materials. This includes portable campfire pits, stoves or lanterns that use gas, kerosene, jellied petroleum or pressurized liquid fuel as long as it has a working shut-off valve, or a wood pellet fueled grill or device with a functional on-off switch.
California Campfire permits are free and available at Forest Service and CAL FIRE offices or online at https://permit.preventwildfiresca.org/.
So far, nearly all wildfires on the Plumas National Forest this year are human caused, including out of compliance burn piles and abandoned campfires.
Suspected wildfires can be reported by calling 911.