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Red Flag Fire Alert Issued for October 25, 1996, for Point Reyes National Seashore

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Date: October 25, 1996
Contact: Point Reyes National Seashore Superintendent Don Neubacher stated today is a Red Flag Alert day within the Seashore due to the potential high fire danger., 415-663-8522 x226

Point Reyes National Seashore Superintendent Don Neubacher stated today is a Red Flag Alert day within the Seashore due to the potential high fire danger. Superintendent Neubacher explained, "As a result of the October 1995 Vision Fire, Seashore staff has gained a heightened awareness of the impact of a major uncontrolled wildfire."

A Red Flag Alert is defined as the Burn Index higher than 41. This has a number of variables related to fire weather and predicted weather conditions for the day. When the Burn Index reaches 41, several steps of action will occur within the Seashore boundaries:

  1. no wood or charcoal fires will be allowed on beaches;
  2. all previously issued fire permits become null and void;
  3. contained barbecues will continue to be allowed on beaches with a minimum of 30 feet of clearance from any vegetation;
  4. Mt. Vision Road will be closed; and
  5. smoking will be prohibited on park trails.

Red Flag Alerts are issued on a daily basis, since fire weather can change from day to day.

-NPS-



Last updated: April 5, 2024

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1 Bear Valley Road
Point Reyes Station, CA 94956

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415-464-5100
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