BLM prescribed burning planned near Walter’s Camp
Activities will reduce the threat of wildfire to adjacent communities and wildlife habitat
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YUMA, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Yuma Field Office will conduct prescribed burning south of Walter’s Camp, about 26 miles south of Blythe, California, along the California side of the lower Colorado River in Imperial County, between January and March, as weather allows.
The removal and prescribed burning of vegetation piles helps reduce the threat and spread of wildfires and improves access in the area. Prescribed burning may occur multiple times to eliminate piles of vegetation accumulated during creation of fuel breaks just south Walter’s Camp and Tamarack Lagoon subdivision.
To ensure the safety of residents and visitors, BLM fire management personnel will ignite the piles when weather conditions are conducive to burning. Impacts from smoke will be monitored and are expected to be minimal.
Access to the burn area may be temporarily restricted to provide for public safety.
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.