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BLM issues fire restrictions for Klamath River Canyon

Fire prevention measures go into effect June 6
Oregon-Washington
Lakeview DO
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Lakeview, Ore. — Bureau of Land Management officials have restricted certain activities on public lands within half a mile of the Klamath River from the Keno Dam downstream to the Oregon/California border, to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires. With summer approaching and temperatures rising, dry and flashy fuels become increasingly susceptible to ignition. Fire restrictions help keep the public and first responders safe. 

“Be prepared when you visit your public lands this summer,” said Trent Wilkie, Fire Management Officer for the BLM Lakeview District. “Pack a shovel and fire extinguisher and follow BLM’s fire restriction orders to help prevent fires.” 

Visitors can stay up-to-date on fire restrictions by visiting BLM Oregon/Washington’s fire restriction webpage. Everyone has a role to play in keeping Oregon Green by reducing the number of human caused fires. 

The public use restrictions that went into effect June 6 include a few small steps you can take to prevent fires: 

  1. Smoking is prohibited while traveling, except in vehicles on improved roads, in boats on the water, and other designated locations.
  2. Power saw, either electric or combustion powered, 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. Currently, use of power saws is permitted all day, as long as the area remains in low fire danger.
  3. While traveling in a motor vehicle, visitors must have one shovel and one gallon of water or one 2½ pound or larger fire extinguisher. (This requirement does not apply to travel on state highways, county roads, or driveways.) All-terrain vehicles and motorcycles must be equipped with one 2½ pound or larger fire extinguisher.
  4. Fireworks are prohibited on BLM public lands, along with exploding targets, metal targets, and firing tracer or incendiary devices 

For more information, please contact the BLM Lakeview District at 541-947-2177 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.