BLM to lift closure for area near Stewart Creek Fire
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FAIRFIELD, Idaho – Effective immediately, the BLM Shoshone Field Office is lifting the emergency closure of approximately 3,840 acres of BLM administered lands adjacent to the Stewart Creek fire area in Camas County. The emergency closure included all BLM-managed lands located south of the National Forest (Fairfield Ranger District) boundary and generally north of State of Idaho Endowment lands within the “Chimney Creek” area north of Hill City. The main access into this area is the Chimney Creek Road, which has also been re-opened by Camas County.
“Despite the lifting of this closure on BLM managed lands, I want to remind potential visitors that Sawtooth National Forest lands in the fire area are still closed to public entry. It’s important to avoid the burned area as firefighters continue to work within and adjacent to the perimeter throughout the fall months,” said Shoshone Field Manager Codie Martin. “Firefighters continue to work hot spots, rehabilitate disturbed areas and address potential safety hazards like snags and rolling debris along existing roads and trails.”
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.