BLM Issues Statewide Fire Prevention Order to Reduce Wildland Fire Risk
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RENO, Nev.—The Bureau of Land Management issued a statewide fire prevention order aimed at reducing the risk of wildfires by prohibiting the use of fireworks and certain types of ammunition and targets for shooting.
The order, which goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. on June 30, states “the following acts are prohibited on all public land areas, roads and trails located within and administered by the BLM Nevada State Office.”
Specific prohibitions include:
- Discharge, use, or allowing use of fireworks or pyrotechnic devices.
- Discharge, use or allowing use of incendiary, tracer or steel core ammunition or exploding targets, including binary explosive targets while recreational shooting.
“This order is being put into place as a precaution to help ensure the safety of our visitors and to protect your public lands,” said Mike Courtney, Acting BLM Nevada State Director. “We want people to come out and enjoy themselves but be mindful of the danger of wildfire, in 2017 over a million acres were burned on public lands.”
The Fire Prevention Order can be viewed at https://on.doi.gov/2N9yKgg.
In addition to the prevention order, there are several other sets of restrictions in place throughout the state.
Information on BLM restrictions in Southern Nevada can be found at https://on.doi.gov/2Ie7spr.
Information on BLM restrictions in Western Nevada can be found at https://on.doi.gov/2tEOZcX.
BLM would also like to remind people who plan to shoot on public land to follow these safety tips:
- Refrain from shooting during hot, dry and windy conditions
- Place your targets on dirt or gravel areas clear of vegetation
- Bring a shovel and water to put out fires that may start
- Different agencies have different policies and restrictions. Check with the office in the area you are planning on visiting for the latest information.
For more information on restrictions, contact the BLM at 775-861-6500 or the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest at 775-331-6444.
For more info. on Nevada wildland fires, go to https://www.nevadafireinfo.org/ and https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/.
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.