Fire restrictions were implemented June 21 and the Carson City Fire Department restrictions will remain in effect until the end of October and until weather conditions allow for safe open burning, CCFD said in a news release.
“The restrictions apply to public and privately-owned lands within the Consolidated Municipality of Carson City. The public is encouraged to safely enjoy the public lands, bearing in mind that human-caused fires annually threaten human life, private property, and public land resources,” the release said.
The release further stated: “Off-highway motor vehicle enthusiasts are advised that hot exhaust systems can ignite dry grasses. The potential for another devastating fire is very real. Report fires to the Carson City Dispatch Center by calling 911.”
Fire restrictions prohibit:
Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire (using wood, charcoal, or any other material), campfire, or stove fire except a portable stove using gas or pressurized liquid fuel, outside of a developed fee campground or picnic area (except by permit). Charcoal barbecues are allowed in the city limits of Carson City.
Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle, at a developed campground, picnic area, or residential property not located in the Urban Wildland Interface.
Operating vehicles or other motorized equipment off existing paved, gravel, or dirt roads.
Welding or operating an acetylene torch with open flames, except by permit.
Using or causing to be used any explosive, except by permit.
Possession or use of fireworks (always prohibited) or any other incendiary device.
Use of tracer rounds, steel-core ammunition, or exploding targets while recreational shooting.
Open burning (e.g., weeds, brush and yard debris).
Additionally, several state and federal agencies have fire restrictions in effect until weather conditions change.