Due to dry conditions and heightened fire concerns, a ban on open flames has been announced by the Moscow Fire Department and University of Idaho Safety and Security Division.
The ban will be in place for all tailgating and pregame festivities surrounding Idaho’s home football game Saturday, against UNLV. 
Moscow and the UI campus are under Stage II Fire Restrictions based on Idaho Department of Lands information and concern generated by recent local fires.
Stage II restrictions include: No open fire, camp fire or stove fire. No fire pits. No smoking except within an enclosed vehicle or building, or designated smoking area, with a minimum 3 feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials. Smoking is already prohibited on the University of Idaho campus. The restriction also bans the operation of a motorized vehicle off designated roads or trails.
A fire fueled solely by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels as well as gas grills are approved if not located in areas of flammable materials, such as dry grasses or vegetation. (University of Idaho)
