RENO - State, local and federal fire managers are imposing fire restrictions across western Nevada and the eastern Sierra beginning on Friday and lasting until further notice.
The Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service and Nevada Division of Forestry on Monday said hot temperatures, dry conditions and several human-caused fires are prompting the action.
A cool, wet June spurred the growth of weeds and grasses that are now drying out.
The restrictions prohibit fires except those within fee-based developed campgrounds, and smoking except in an enclosed vehicle or developed recreation site.
Use of welding equipment, tracer rounds or steel-core ammunition while target shooting, and open burning also is banned.
Additionally, officials urge off-road travelers to stay on gravel or dirt roads because hot exhaust systems can ignite dry grasses.
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