It’s OK to gather around the campfire on a cool autumn night in the Mendocino National Forest once again, after the U.S. Forest Service lifted fire restrictions there this week.

As of Wednesday, the Forest Service will now allow campfires, fuel stoves, lanterns and heating devices on forest land. Valid campfire permits are required for visitors to have open campfires or camp stoves outside of designated campgrounds.

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