BLM lifting fire restrictions for lands managed by Eagle Lake, Applegate field offices
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SUSANVILLE, Calif. -- With the return of cooler weather and reduced wildfire dangers, the Bureau of Land Management will rescind fire restrictions on public lands managed by the Eagle Lake and Applegate field offices in Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Sierra, eastern Shasta and eastern Siskiyou counties in California and in Washoe County, Nevada. Restrictions will be lifted Friday, Sept. 29.
Easing of restrictions means that public land visitors can again use campfires outside of developed campgrounds and posted recreation sites. Campfire permits are required. Permits are available at the BLM Eagle Lake Field Office, 2550 Riverside Dr., in Susanville, the Applegate Field Office, 708 West 12th St., in Alturas and the Surprise Field Station, 602 Cressler St., in Cedarville.
“Even though we have cooler weather, people still need to be careful with fire,” said BLM Applegate Field Manager Craig Drake. “Fires should never be used on windy days, and it is imperative that campers fully extinguish campfires before leaving a campsite.”
The BLM is committed to keeping public landscapes healthy and productive. More information is available by telephoning the Eagle Lake Field Office at 530-257-0456 or the Applegate Field Office at 530-233-4666.
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.