BLM expanding temporary public lands closure due to Carr Fire
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REDDING, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management is expanding the boundaries of the temporary closure of public lands near Redding for public safety due to the rapidly expanding Carr Fire.
In addition to the closure of the Chappie-Shasta Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area, BLM-managed lands will also be closed to public access east of Lewiston, north of Cloverdale Road, north of Bully Choop Mountain, south of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest boundary near Wild Cow Mountain, as well as west of Interstate Highway 5.
At the time of this release, CAL FIRE is reporting the Carr Fire, which started July 23, in the Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, west of Redding, has burned approximately 44,450 acres and is 3 percent contained. Roughly 1,750 personnel are fighting the fire. For the latest fire information and current road closures, please visit http://www.fire.ca.gov/current_incidents/incidentdetails/Index/2164.
A complete list of evacuations can be found at http://www.shascom911.com.
On July 26, the BLM closed public lands north of Placer Road and west of Keswick, including the Keswick area, Iron Mountain Road and the Swasey Recreation Area.
BLM officials are reminding public land users to be extremely cautious with outdoor use of fire because of extreme fire dangers. Fire use restrictions are in place, limiting campfires, vehicle use, target shooting and smoking. Details are available online at https://www.blm.gov/programs/public-safety-and-fire/fire-and-aviation/regional-info/california/fire-restrictions.
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.