Blue Ridge Parkway is temporarily banning backcountry campfires effective immediately due to increased fire danger in North Carolina and southwest Virginia.
To ensure public safety and to provide the highest degree of protection to park resources, the fire restriction will be in effect until further notice.
Fire restrictions apply to all backcountry campsites and shelters, and do not affect front country, year-round picnic areas. Fires in developed areas must always be confined to designated fire rings and grills.
The National Park Service (NPS) asks front country guests to reduce the risk of wildfires by extinguishing fire completely until ashes are cool to touch.
Park officials are working with a few agencies in response to current and predicted weather and fuel conditions.
Visitors should use extra caution recreating on public lands including national parks and national forests in Virginia and North Carolina where fire danger is increased.
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