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BLM Colorado River Valley Field Office Implements Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

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SILT, Colorado — The Bureau of Land Management Colorado River Valley Field Office will implement stage 1 fire restrictions effective 12:01 a.m. tomorrow because of dry conditions and high fire danger. These restrictions apply to all BLM-administered public lands within the boundaries of the field office until rescinded.

“Stage 1 fire restrictions help raise awareness of fire danger in our area and reduce the chance of new fire starts,” said CRVFO Field Office Manager Lisa Dawson. “We encourage all public land users to do their part – stay informed, follow restrictions, and help us prevent wildfires before they begin.”

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.

Find more BLM Colorado fire information online. Learn about current federal and state fire restrictions using new Rocky Mountain Area Interagency Fire Restriction Dashboard. For more information about fire restrictions in CRVFO, please contact the field office at 970-876-9000. 

 

Boundary map of BLM Colorado River Valley Field Office
MAP: BLM Colorado River Valley Field Office

 

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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.