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BLM ends fire restrictions in the Interior, reopens Nome Creek Valley to public use due to reduced fire risk

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Fairbanks DO
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FAIRBANKS, Alaska – Due to the cooler, wet weather in Interior Alaska that reduced wildland fire potential, the BLM Fairbanks District rescinded fire restrictions AK020-25-003 and AK020-25-006, opening off-road areas in the White Mountains National Recreation Area (NRA) Nome Creek Valley to public use and ending the prohibition on open fires on the BLM-managed public lands that was in place across most of the District. Several fire restrictions are still in effect for BLM-managed lands in Alaska due to wildland fire activity and fuel conditions.  

While the recent wet weather has helped reduce fire potential, visitors should remain alert for changes and always practice outdoor fire safety. Here are some tips: 

  • Make a fire only if you have sufficient water to put it out completely.  

  • Never leave a fire unattended.   

  • Keep fires small and manageable.   

  • Extinguish fires completely using the water, stir, water repeat method. If it is too hot to touch, it is too hot to leave. Every campfire should be cold before leaving it.   

You can find more tips for preventing wildfires on the BLM fire prevention webpage.  

Visitors should stay tuned to fire activity at akfireinfo.com and check for current fire prevention and closure orders on the BLM Alaska fire restrictions webpage. 

-BLM- 

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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.