(Zig Zag, OR) -- The U.S. Forest Service has placed new fire restrictions on the Mt. Hood National Forest and Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area starting on Monday. All campfires, charcoal or briquette fires, pellet fires, or any other open fires are prohibited. The rule also applies to developed campgrounds. Propane or liquid gas stoves or lanterns are allowed, because they can be turned off. The hot and dry weather has caused fire danger to rise fast.