Fire Restrictions Begin July 1 In High-Risk Areas Of Stanislaus National Forest

Sonora, CA– Temporary fire restrictions will go into effect July 1 across high fire hazard areas of the Stanislaus National Forest and remain in place through Dec. 31, 2025, officials announced Friday. The decision follows a week in which crews responded to five human-caused wildfires in the forest. All were quickly suppressed, with no reported damage to life or property.

“Even in areas without restrictions, more than 90% of wildfires are human caused,” Acting Forest Supervisor Jim Junette said. “Secure your trailer chains and make sure any campfire is fully attended or cold to the touch.”

The fire restrictions prohibit the following in high-risk zones:

• Discharging firearms

• Building or maintaining fires outside designated developed recreation sites

• Smoking outside enclosed spaces or cleared areas

• Welding or using open-flame torches

• Operating combustion engines without spark arresters

A photo of the fire restriction map can be found in the photo section of this news story.