September 13, 2024 3:40 a.m.

The fire danger level within Crater Lake National Park has dropped from extreme to high due to recent moisture and predicted cooler temperatures.

A National Park Service release said effective Friday, the park has rescinded the fire ban implemented on July 25th. Public Information Officer Marsha McCabe said to ensure public safety and to provide the highest degree of protection to park resources, some regulatory provisions apply to fires within Crater Lake National Park:

McCabe said the lighting or maintaining of fires is generally prohibited, except as provided for in these designated areas or receptacles and under the conditions noted:

*Mazama Campground in grills or grates provided in designated campsites

*Within National Park Service or concession residential areas, by residents and their guests, within grills and/or fire grates that fully contain the fire

*Fires must be fully contained with established fire grills, grates or rings. No bonfires are allowed

*Fires will be constantly monitored while burning and will be completely extinguished after use

Fireworks are prohibited in the park at all times.