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BLM enters fire season in Coos, Douglas and Curry Counties

Oregon-Washington
Coos Bay DO
Media Contact
Megan Harper
541-751-4353

North Bend, Ore. – Bureau of Land Management officials are restricting certain activities on public lands in Coos, Curry and Douglas Counties to reduce the risk of human-caused fires.

“We need everyone’s help to reduce the risk of wildfires, whether you’re camping, driving, or otherwise enjoying public lands” said Tom Beaucage, Coos Bay District Manager. “Living along the coast, we often don’t think of fire danger, but the forests around us are drying quickly with the warmer temperatures recently.”

Public use restrictions will go into effect on June 6, 2025, and are enforced on the 312,000 acres the agency manages:

  1. Smoking is prohibited, except in vehicles on improved roads, in boats on the water, and at other designated locations.
  2. Power saw users must have a shovel and an 8 oz. (or larger) fire extinguisher and must maintain a fire watch for at least one hour after saw use.
  3. Operating any type of motorized vehicle is allowed on improved roads and trail systems. Motorized vehicles, including motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles, must carry a shovel, one gallon of water or a 2.5-pound fire extinguisher, and an axe.
  4. Fireworks are prohibited, along with exploding targets, metal targets, and firing tracer or incendiary devices.
  5. Campfires are allowed. Visitors may also use portable cooking stoves and fire pits using liquified or bottled fuels.

Visitors can stay up to date on Bureau of Land Management fire restrictions throughout the summer, and are encouraged to check current restrictions before visiting public lands.

For more information, please contact the Coos Bay District at 541-756-0100 or [email protected].

The BLM manages more than 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.