For Release: October 19, 2004 CA-N-05-7
Contact: Walter Herzog (530) 224-2100 or Jeff Fontana (530) 252-5332

BLM LIFTS FIRE RESTRICTIONS ON LANDS MANAGED BY REDDING AREA OFFICE

The Bureau of Land Management has announced that restrictions on outdoor use of fire will be lifted for BLM-managed public lands in Butte, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama and Trinity counties. The restrictions, in effect since early summer, will be eased beginning Tuesday, Oct. 19.

Easing of restrictions means that campfires can again be used outside of developed campgrounds. Campfire permits are required.

BLM Fire Management Officer Walter Herzog said that cool fall weather and rainfall have reduced fire dangers, but it is still important to use care with fire. He cautioned against using fires on windy days, and reminded campers to completely extinguish campfires before breaking camp.

Herzog said the restrictions on private land burning will remain in effect until lifted by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

Seasonal fire restrictions have also been lifted on other north state public lands, including BLM-managed areas in northeast California. Neighboring national forests have also eased seasonal fire restrictions.

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Redding Field Office 355 Hemsted Drive Redding, CA 96001