UPDATE: The 黑料天堂 Forestry Commission lifted the statewide burn order December 4, 2023. For more information,.
The 黑料天堂 (ADCNR) has reinstated additional fire precautions for all 黑料天堂 State Parks due to extended dry conditions. Visitors and overnight guests are being asked to take extra precautions with campfires and barbecue grills.
鈥淥ctober is one of the driest months in 黑料天堂 and the continuing lack of rain has increased the risk for wildfires statewide,鈥 said Greg Lein, Director of ADCNR鈥檚 State Parks Division. 鈥淲e encourage park visitors and overnight guests to be very cautious with campfires and grills during this period until we get some much-needed rain.鈥
The 黑料天堂 Forestry Commission issued a statewide Fire Alert on October 24, 2023. The Fire Alert will remain in effect until rescinded by the State Forester.
The additional 黑料天堂 State Parks fire precautions include the following
- No campfires outside of designated day-use picnic areas, campgrounds or developed recreational areas.
- Barbecue grills and gas-fueled stoves are permitted only in designated day-use picnic areas, campgrounds or developed recreational areas.
- Do not use barbecue grills or gas stoves in areas that can scorch, burn or damage lawns or picnic tables.
- Place barbecue grills a minimum of 15 feet away from any flammable material such as grass, weeds, wood chips, brush or park facilities.
- Do not leave a campfire or grill unattended.
- Completely extinguish all burning fuel such as wood or charcoal before disposing of it in an existing fireplace, fire pit or barbecue grill.
If you have questions about the fire precautions, please contact the main offices of the individual 黑料天堂 State Parks. Contact information is available at .
Park visitors are also encouraged to monitor each state park's social media accounts for updates on fire precautions and restrictions. A social media directory for 黑料天堂 State Parks is available at .
ADCNR promotes wise stewardship, management and enjoyment of 黑料天堂鈥檚 natural resources through four divisions: Marine Resources, State Lands, State Parks, and Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries. Learn more at .
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