BLM Announces Fire Restrictions for Public Lands Managed by Ukiah, Arcata Offices
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ARCATA, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will initiate fire restrictions for BLM-managed public lands in Del Norte, Humboldt, Trinity, Mendocino, Sonoma, Napa, Yolo, Colusa, Glenn and Solano counties beginning Monday, June 26. The restrictions will remain in effect until further notice.
"We are implementing these seasonal restrictions to help protect public lands and nearby communities from wildfire," said Tim Jones, fire management officer for the BLM in northwest California. "Dry fuels and high temperatures have significantly increased fire danger and we need to minimize the potential for fire starts."
The fire restrictions prohibit all campfires and barbecues, except in developed campgrounds. Portable stoves and lanterns using gas, jellied petroleum or pressurized liquid fuel are allowed outside of posted campgrounds and recreation sites, with a valid California campfire permit. Visitors should, however, be extremely careful with their use and should carry shovels and water to help put out fire.
Other fire safety restrictions include:
- No smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, or at a designated, developed recreation site, or other designated areas.
- No motor vehicles or internal combustion engines off established roads or trails. Chainsaws equipped with spark arresters may be used until 1 p.m. daily.
- No possession or use of fireworks, including "safe and sane" devices. There is an exception for July 4 only, when visitors can use state fire marshal-approved "safe and sane" fireworks at the Samoa Dunes Recreation Area at the north jetty, Humboldt Bay, near Eureka.
Target shooters may not use incendiary, tracer, steel core or armor-piercing ammunition, or targets made of material that could explode or emit sparks. Target shooting will be allowed from a half-hour before sunrise until noon daily. Shooters must have shovels or fire extinguishers on hand.
For more information, telephone the Arcata Field Office, (707) 825-2300; or the Ukiah Field Office, (707) 468-4000.
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.