IDAHO FALLS — State and federal land management agencies have lifted Stage 1 Fire Restrictions on lands within the Eastern Idaho Fire Restriction Area effective today, as the wildfire threat has lessened.

According to Caribou-Targhee National Forest officials, restrictions were put into effect on Aug. 7 when fire danger and burning conditions were unusually high.

“Current conditions no longer meet the necessary criteria outlined in the Idaho State Fire Restrictions Plan to remain in Stage 1 Fire Restrictions,” according to a prepared statement from Jared Fisher, public affairs specialist with the Caribou-Targhee National Forest.

“Visitors are reminded to continue to be careful when recreating on public lands,” Fisher stated. “Although fire restrictions are rescinded, fire season is not

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