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Forest Service moves to stage 1 restrictions; committee flags conflicting postings
Summary
A Forest Service representative told the committee the agency placed areas under stage 1 fire restrictions; members noted conflicting notices from other agencies and the sheriff's office showing stage 2, creating confusion over permitted activities.
Josh, identified in the meeting as a Forest Service representative, said his agency moved to stage 1 fire restrictions over the weekend. "I think the big news is we went in stage 1 fire restrictions over the weekend," he told the committee, prompting questions about what activities remain allowed.
Participants noted public confusion because other agencies and the sheriff's office had posted different stage information. Committee members reviewed what stage 1 permits (campground fires and propane pits with shutoff valves) and what is prohibited (charcoal fires in many jurisdictions), and encouraged the public to consult agency-specific postings for definitive guidance.
