BLM Cody, Lander and Worland lift fire restrictions
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WORLAND, Wyo. — Effective immediately, the Bureau of Land Management has lifted fire restrictions on all public lands administered by the Cody, Lander and Worland field offices within Big Horn, Carbon, Fremont, Hot Springs, Natrona, Park, Sweetwater and Washakie counties.
“Due to cooler temperatures and increased moisture, fire danger has decreased across the district, allowing us to safely lift fire restrictions,” said Fred Tucker, BLM Wind River/Bighorn Basin District fire management officer. “But please remain vigilant as you’re out enjoying public lands this fall. Completely extinguish your campfire before leaving it and always keep wildfire prevention in mind.”
The following activities can resume on BLM-administered public lands:
- building a campfire
- smoking
- operating a chainsaw
- using an arc or gas welder, or operating an acetylene or other torch
The following restrictions are in effect year-round on all BLM-administered public lands:
- discharging or using fireworks
- discharging a firearm using incendiary or tracer ammunition
- burning or igniting tires, wires, magnesium, or other hazardous or explosive material
- operating an off-road vehicle unless it is equipped with a properly installed spark arrester
Tucker thanked public land users for their cooperation and vigilance. “Without your adherence to the fire restrictions, it’s likely there would have been more fires,” he said.
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.