Fire Restrictions Lifted by BLM Bakersfield Office

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Bureau of Land Management

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Central California District Office

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carrizo overlookBAKERSFIELD, Calif. – Due to better weather conditions, the Bureau of Land Management Bakersfield Field Office has lifted fire restrictions for BLM-managed lands in Fresno, Tulare, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Kings, Madera and Kern counties.

Visitors are no longer restricted to developed sites for campfires, charcoal grills or gas stoves. Free California campfire permits are required and may be obtained at any Forest Service, BLM or Cal Fire office. They may also be obtained online at www.preventwildfireca.org

Despite the change in weather, visitors are asked to continue to be careful when using campfires, charcoal fires and gas stoves on BLM lands.

When you have a campfire, do the following:
•    Clear all flammable material away from the fire for a minimum of five feet in all directions.
•    Have a shovel available at the campfire site for preparing and extinguishing campfires.
•    Have a responsible person in attendance at all times.
•    Extinguish campfires with water. Drown the fire, stir the coals and ash and feel for heat or warm spots. Continue the process until the coals and ash are cold.

Fire officials urge the public to "Be Fire Safe" when visiting our forests and public lands. Wildfires can be damaging. The personal liability can be enormous for the cost of suppression and damages caused by any wildfire that starts by negligence.

For more information, contact Ruth Ellison at (661) 391-6000 ext. 6169.


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.