THE CARMEL CITY COUNCIL IS MOVING FORWARD WITH BONFIRE RESTRICTIONS ON CARMEL BEACH. IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FOREST AND BEACH COMMISSION, THE COUNCIL IS CONSIDERING LIMITING THE NUMBER OF FIRES BY INSTALLING CONCRETE FIRE PITS, SIMILAR TO THOSE IN SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, AND BANNING FIRES BUILT DIRECTLY ON THE SAND. THE CITY COUNCIL’S ULTIMATE GOALS ARE TO KEEP THE BEACHES CLEAN, REDUCE POLLUTION, PROTECT PEOPLE FROM WALKING ON HOT EMBERS BURIED IN THE SAND, AND MAINTAIN THE LEVEL OF ENJOYMENT FOR VISITORS AND RESIDENTS ALIKE.
