(Hood River, OR) -- The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area has put fire restrictions in place. Conditions are extreme and the winds this time of year would cause a fire to spread fast. All campfires are banned. Propane cook stoves, lanterns, or fire pits are allowed. Charcoal and pellet fires are prohibited. Smoking is only allowed inside of vehicles or in designated campgrounds. No fireworks, or other explosives, are allowed. Any kind of combustion engine needs a spark arrester. The Mt. Hood National Forest also has a similar ban.