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All Public Lands in BLM Kremmling Field Office in Stage 1 Fire Restrictions by Friday

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KREMMLING, Colorado — The Bureau of Land Management Kremmling Field Office will enact stage 1 fire restrictions for public lands managed by the field office within the boundaries of Jackson, Larimer, and Summit Counties 12:01 a.m. June 19. 

All BLM-managed public lands within the boundaries of KFO will be in stage 1 restrictions as of Friday. These restrictions will remain in effect until rescinded.

“Stage 1 fire restrictions are an important tool to help reduce the risk of wildfires as conditions become hotter and drier,” said acting KFO Field Office Manager Olivia Clark. “We work closely with our county partners and local communities to make coordinated decisions to keep people and public lands safe.”

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions 

In addition to year‑round wildfire prevention rules, the following are restricted under stage 1:

  • Campfires: You may only have a campfire in agency-provided fire grates located in developed campgrounds and recreation sites. You can use stoves that use gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel. Fire pans and rock campfire rings are not acceptable.
  • Smoking: Do not smoke unless you are inside a vehicle or building, at a developed recreation site, or in an outdoor area cleared of flammable materials (at least a 3-foot-wide barren spot).
  • Explosives / Exploding Targets: Do not use exploding targets or other explosive materials.
  • Torch or Welding Work: Do not use a welder (gas or arc) or operate a torch with an open flame unless you have a pressurized fire extinguisher (minimum 8 ounces) and work in a cleared area that is at least 10 feet in diameter.
  • Spark Arrestors Required: You may only use chainsaws with a working USDA or SAE-approved spark arrestor. You must also have a chemical fire extinguisher (at least 8 ounces) and a round point shovel (at least 36 inches long) nearby. Do not operate any internal combustion engine without a working spark arresting device properly installed.

Learn about current federal and state fire restrictions using new Rocky Mountain Area Interagency Fire Restriction Dashboard. For more information about fire restrictions in KFO, please contact the field office at 970-724-3000.  

 

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The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.