Bureau of Land Management issues emergency fire closures for the Van Meter Fire
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Klamath Falls, ORE. – As a result of fire activity, the Bureau of Land Management Klamath
Falls Field Office has temporarily closed BLM-managed areas near the Van Meter Fire for
public and firefighter safety. Members of the public may not enter closed areas, and all uses—
including hiking, hunting, and dispersed camping—are prohibited.
The closure order encompasses a broad area around and including Stukel Mountain. Please see
the map for full closure information on the BLM website: https://www.blm.gov/programs/public-safety-and-fire/fire-and-aviation/regional-info/oregon-washington/fire-restrictions
Public and firefighter safety are the highest priority. The extreme fire danger and behavior have
prompted the closure of these sites while fire suppression crews respond to the incidents. As it
becomes safe to do so, firefighters will begin to assess the closure and their impacts in alignment
with sound risk management practices.
Weather and fuel conditions remain favorable for continued fire spread. For the latest road and
weather condition updates, visit https://www.tripcheck.com/. BLM Lakeview District has
additional fire closures and fire restriction information available on BLM.GOV.
Please call 911 to report any signs of new fires.
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.