The BLM California Desert District to reduce fire and target shooting restrictions for public lands
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MORENO VALLEY, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is reducing fire restrictions to Stage 1 on December 6, for all BLM-managed public lands within the California Desert District, due to the recent rains, snow, and milder temperatures, all resulting in reduced fire danger. Reductions will affect Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Mono, and San Diego counties.
The recreational target shooting restrictions initiated October 15 on BLM-managed public lands within southern Kern, western Riverside, western San Bernardino, eastern Los Angeles and San Diego counties are lifted. The fire order issued on June 27 for the Whitewater Canyon in Riverside County has been terminated and public access to BLM-managed public lands is now open.
Specific descriptions of fire restrictions, a fire restrictions map, and a copy of the fire order are available at: https://go.usa.gov/xPznq.
“The risk for fire is always present,” said Andrew Archuleta, BLM California Desert District Manager. “We ask members of the public to remain vigilant and help minimize the potential for wildfires on public lands.”
The public is reminded to follow these precautions:
- Make sure to have a minimum of five-foot circle cleared around a campfire.
- Never leave a campfire unattended, and be sure to have a shovel and plenty of water on hand to put the fire DEAD OUT, before leaving for home.
- Recreational target shooters are encouraged to carry a fire extinguisher or shovel in case of an accidental fire start.
- Park motor vehicles away from locations where exhaust could cause grass or other combustibles to ignite.
Members of the public can find additional information about wildfire on CAL FIRE’s website: https://www.readyforwildfire.org/prevent-wildfire/one-less-spark-campaign/.
The BLM strives to be a good neighbor in the communities it serves, providing opportunities for economic growth with space for traditional uses such as ranching, mining and energy development, as well as hunting and fishing. For more BLM information about wildfire prevention, please contact the California Desert District Office at 951-697-5200; the Barstow Field Office at 760-252-6000; the El Centro Field Office at 760-337-4400; the Needles Field Office at 760-326-7000; the Palm Springs-South Coast Field Office at 760-833-7100; or the Ridgecrest Field Office at 760-384-5400.
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.