U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT NEWS RELEASE
Montana State Office
Montana State Office
| Contacts: | Heather O’Hanlon 406-896-2836 | |||
Fourth of July Fire Safety Reminder
Our cool wet spring is giving way to warmer, drier conditions. Smokey Bear and your wildland firefighters would like to remind everyone to use extreme caution while recreating on public lands.
For those who are camping over the 4th of July, remember to extinguish campfires properly with water and dirt until coals are cool.
As a reminder, there are no fireworks allowed on public lands. That includes lands managed by the Forest Service and National Park Service.
In communities where fireworks are still allowed, remember to be safe during the holiday.
Keep water and a shovel nearby in the case of a mishap.
Pay attention to your surroundings and report any irresponsible behavior to the appropriate authorities.
As Smokey says, “It’s up to you.”
Do your part. Don’t start wildfires.
The BLM manages more land - over 245 million acres - than any other Federal agency. This land, known as the National System of Public Lands, is primarily located in 12 Western states, including Alaska. The Bureau, with a budget of about $1 billion, also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. The BLM's multiple-use mission is to sustain the health and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. The Bureau accomplishes this by managing such activities as outdoor recreation, livestock grazing, mineral development, and energy production, and by conserving natural, historical, cultural, and other resources on public lands.
Montana State Office 5001 Southgate Drive Billings, MT 59101