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Outdoor Activity Guidelines for the EXTREME (Stage II) Fire Danger Index
Open Burning Open burning is prohibited.
Off-Road Motorized Travel Off-road motorized travel is prohibited except for persons engaged in a trade, business or occupation where it is required. Fire extinguishers and fire tools are required.
Smoking Restrict smoking to inside of vehicles, places of habitation and areas cleared to mineral soil. Use ashtray and proper disposal containers.
Fireworks Use of fireworks by individuals is prohibited.
Equipment Operations Farming–Conduct frequent inspections of farm machinery to reduce debris accumulation. Remain at the work site one-half hour after operations are completed.
Petroleum Industry – Confine blasting for seismic exploration by 10 feet or more of soil. Inspect and properly maintain equipment. Remain at the work site one-half hour after operations are completed.

Welding – Use spark arresters, as recommended, and keep a 10-foot radius surrounding a welding site cleared of combustible material. Water tanks with 100 gallons and 100 feet of hose are required.

Railroads – Conduct weekly inspection of exhaust arrester systems and brakes.