BLM Emergency Closure Order to be lifted near the Tyee Fire
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Roseburg, Ore. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will lift the emergency closure associated with the Tyee fire on lands administered by the BLM, Roseburg District on Saturday, September 30, 2023.
The signed order rescinding the closure is available online at: https://www.blm.gov/programs/public-safety-and-fire/fire-and-aviation/regional-info/oregon-washington/fire-restrictions
This order shall go into effect at 12:01 a.m. PDT on Saturday, September 30, 2023.
“We ask that the public be cautious and watch for fire vehicle activity on the roadways,” said Michael Korn, Swiftwater Field Manager. “Removing this closure will allow the public to regain access to public lands, but there is still potential for some traffic associated with the fire suppression and repair.”
Questions regarding this action may be addressed to the Roseburg District Office at 541-440-4930.
For more information on Oregon/Washington Fire Closures and Restrictions, please visit: https://www.blm.gov/programs/public-safety-and-fire/fire-and-aviation/regional-info/oregon-washington/fire-restrictions
For information about the BLM, Roseburg District, visit: https://www.blm.gov/office/roseburg-district-office
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.