BLM initiates Stage One fire restrictions in four Central Colorado Counties
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CANON CITY, Colo. – On Tuesday, Oct. 25, the Bureau of Land Management will begin Stage One fire restrictions within El Paso, Jefferson, Park and Teller counties.
“While we are initiating Stage One restrictions on all BLM lands in the four-county area, other agencies are developing various restrictions based on their respective criteria,” said Keith Berger, BLM Royal Gorge Field Manager. “Therefore, we encourage the public to closely review routes and contact us prior to enjoying their public lands.”
Stage One fire restrictions on BLM-managed lands prohibit building, maintaining, attending or using a fire or campfire or any type of charcoal-fueled broiler. These restrictions do not apply to fires in manufactured fire grates and grills in BLM-developed campgrounds and picnic areas. Smoking on BLM-managed lands is prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site or while stopped in an area at least 3 feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials.
Using fireworks, flares and other incendiary devices is always prohibited on federal lands. Additionally, operating or using any internal combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order is always prohibited.
The BLM continuously monitors the conditions throughout the area and will modify the restrictions as needed.
For more information, contact the Royal Gorge Field Office at 719-269-8500 or contact your local County Sherriff’s 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.