Restrictions

The National Park Service on Wednesday lowered fire restrictions that prohibited campfires since last week because of extreme fire danger.

The BLM prohibitions are largely similar to the county restrictions, but they specify that those who smoke will have to be careful about where they light up.

This past weekend's precipitation temporarily lowered fire danger in some parts of the county, but dry conditions elsewhere and a high temperatures forecast over the next few days mean folks will have to take extra care to prevent wildfires.

The dry conditions and high fire danger have warranted the tougher restrictions in Natrona, Converse, Platte and Goshen counties.

Extremely dry and windy conditions have prompted Cheyenne Fire and Rescue to restrict open burning within city limits.

Many government agencies ban the use of fireworks on the lands they oversee. Some even ban the possession of fireworks on lands they manage.

The Laramie Ranger District would like to remind the public that annual shooting restrictions will take effect on Monday, March 31.