Fire restrictions take effect today in western Nevada, in the Tahoe Basin and Carson Ranger District. The restrictions ban campfires outside developed camping areas, prohibit smoking, except within a closed vehicle or developed camp or picnic area. The rules bar operating vehicles off of paved, gravel or dirt roads, restrict welding without a permit. They ban fireworks, tracer rounds and exploding targets. Open burning is also banned, and anyone operating a motor vehicle in wild land areas must have a shovel, and ax and a gallon of water in their possession.