BLM expands public land closures in Ferris Fire area
Montrose, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management has again issued additional temporary emergency closures for specific public lands in Dolores County to support wildfire response efforts and protect public safety.
Effective immediately, the following public lands are closed to all public entry and use until further notice:
- All BLM-administered public lands south of the Dolores/San Miguel County line, east of State Highway 140, and north of County Road H.6.
These closures are in addition to others currently in place. All maps and official closure orders are available at: https://bit.ly/4vEtCpf.
We appreciate your understanding and support during this critical time.
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.