Fire danger upgraded to Moderate

CATALDO- The Shoshone County Fire Chiefs Association (SCFCA), which includes members from all local fire departments and wildland fire agencies, have determined it is time to move the fire danger to Moderate for the local area; effective June 28th, 2017.

Small permitted burn types including residential yard waste are still allowed, but as our conditions quickly change, SCFCA ask residents to please be extra vigilant and always monitor your small pile until it is dead out.

With Independence Day fast approaching, SCFCA also wants to remind the public to be careful with their camp fires and fireworks.

To have a safe holiday please follow these rules:

•Ensure all campfires are kept to a reasonable size and extinguished completely if not attended. Campfires left unattended to smolder are still potentially dangerous. A shovel and bucket are required and will help to put your fire out.

•Fireworks are NOT allowed on any forested land in Idaho during closed fire season, May 10 through October 20, as per Idaho Code, 38-117.

•Fireworks that shoot into the air are ILLEGAL and especially dangerous. Use only “non-aerial common fireworks.”

As defined by Idaho Code 39-2602; “Non-aerial common fireworks” means any fireworks such as ground spinners, fountains, sparklers, smoke devices or snakes designed to remain on or near the ground and not to travel outside a fifteen (15) foot diameter circle or emit sparks or other burning material which land outside a twenty (20) foot diameter circle or above a height of twenty (20) feet.

Non-aerial common fireworks do not include firecrackers, jumping jacks, or similar products.

•If you choose to use fireworks, make sure you use them in a safe area.

Children should not be allowed to handle any fireworks without the supervision of an adult.

Please be kind to your neighbors and remember fireworks can be stressful to our pets and animals.

Be careful and have a safe holiday.

For additional information or questions about permits, please contact your local fire district.

Shoshone County FD #1: 208-752-1101

Shoshone County FD #2: 208-784-1188

US Forest Service: 208-783-2100

Idaho Department of Lands: 208-682-4611