All BLM lands around Garnet Ghost Town re-open after wildfire contained
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(MISSOULA, Mont.) – All Bureau of Land Management lands surrounding Garnet Ghost Town are once again open to the public now that the Anderson Hill Fire has been successfully contained.
Missoula BLM Field Manager Erin Carey rescinded the previous fire prevention order which had closed Garnet and the routes leading to it after the Anderson Hill Fire bloomed to life July 15. The fire eventually burned a total of 750 acres and was fully contained by July 30.
“The BLM appreciates the public’s flexibility and cooperation with the closure order, which was put in place for public safety and to allow firefighters to safely conduct fire suppression operations,” Carey said. “We’re also grateful for the hard work of the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation and the many firefighters who responded to this incident.”
The Anderson Hill Fire burned to within a mile of the ghost town, but none of the historic structures were damaged.
Though the fire has been contained, the public is urged to exercise caution when traveling in the area and visiting the ghost town as hotspots and hazardous trees remain a concern.
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.