BLM Tres Rios Field Office Rescinds Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
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DOLORES, Colo. – On Friday, July 14, at 12 p.m., Stage 1 Fire Restrictions within the Bureau of Land Management Tres Rios Field Office are rescinded including BLM managed lands in Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata, Montezuma, Montrose and San Miguel counties.
Recent precipitation in the area reduced the imminent fire danger with continued moisture predicted into the coming weeks.
“The rainfall improved our fire danger indices which justifies this decision,” said Brandon Lewis, BLM Southwest District Fire Management Officer, “However, it is important to recognize the potential for wildfire still exists”.
To prevent wildfires, the public is asked to remain vigilant and make responsible decisions when conducting activities outdoors. Learn more at https://www.nifc.gov/prevEdu/
For more information, contact the Tres Rios Field Office 970.882.7296. To determine current fire restrictions throughout Colorado, please visit the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management website.
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.