Fire Ratings

04 April 2012 Last Updated on 04 August 2016

The Current Fire Rating is displayed at the top right of this page.

INFORMATION ON THE FIRE DANGER RATING SYSTEM

Low Hazard
Low
Ignition of forest fuels will be difficult and spread potential is limited. No control problems.

Moderate Hazard

Grasses, dry branches will easily ignite. Spread to adjacent fuels would be slow. Control of fire may be difficult. Take normal precautions.

High Hazard
High
Fires for cooking will be allowed.
Most forest fuels will ignite easily and spread rapidly. Control would be difficult.

Extreme Hazard
Extreme
Restrictions will be in effect. No Open Burning Allowed. Fires for cooking are only allowed in recognized campgrounds. All other burning is restricted.
The forest fuels are dry and explosive. Sparks will ignite fuels easily and spread would be rapid; virtually impossible to control.
No Fireworks