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BLM Rescinds Closure Order for Public Lands within Burns District Oct. 24, 2026

Oregon-Washington
Burns DO
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Hines, Ore.—The Bureau of Land Management has rescinded the closure of area in the area of the Riddle Mountain HMA Emergency Gather on lands administered by the BLM Burns District, Oregon.

The signed rescission notice is available online at the Oregon/Washington Fire Closures & Restrictions page.

This rescission is effective at 12:01 a.m. PDT on October 24, 2026. The rescission applies to all public lands (both State and Federal) within the BLM Burns District.

Questions regarding this order should be addressed to the Burns District Office at 541-573-4400.

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.