[pct-l] Fire danger may close forests

[Jon Danniken]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <dsaufley at sprynet.com>
>

> Many of the fires started in our area have been
> arson related. What does an arsonist look like?
> And, if not as malicious as an arsonist, what
> does an idiot look like?  (I know some of you
> have some ideas about this!) How could they
> tell either one from a thru-hiker?  They have to
> have a zero-tolerance policy, and can't make exceptions.

Well stated.  It's a simple matter of probability; more people equals a 
higher statistical chance for human-related fire, hence the blanket 
restrictions on everyone.

It isn't fair, but that's life.

Jon