Nothing says fall more than the crackling and pops of a fire, with the smell of smoke clinging to your favorite flannel as if they are two distant lovers finally reunited. Yep, gathering around a fire in the fall is the best, and thankfully, now that heat has died, and moisture has come, the burn danger has lowered. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has lifted all fire restrictions across federal public lands in Washington State as of yesterday, September 17. Despite this easing of restrictions, the BLM continues to emphasize the importance of wildfire prevention. People are encouraged to exercise caution, especially when operating vehicles on roads or trails with dry vegetation.