Fireworks and Fire Safety Reminders for Independence Day Holiday Weekend
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Recent hot, dry weather in many locations has resulted in increased fire danger.Please follow these simple rules to keep you and others safe as you enjoy your public lands over the Independence Day holiday weekend.The use and possession of fireworks, exploding targets and luminaries with open flame are prohibited on lands administered by the BLM and other federal agencies.If you build a campfire or use a charcoal grill, remember to put it completely out after use. Avoid driving or riding through tall, dry grass, as hot exhaust systems and tailpipes can easily start a fire. Please check that the spark arrestor on chainsaws and other equipment is attached and working before use.Remember, One Less Spark means One Less Wildfire. The full text of the BLM Montana/Dakotas Fire Prevention Order can be found online. For the latest BLM news and updates visit us on the web at www.blm.gov/mt, on Facebook at ww.facebook.com/BLMMontana, or follow us on Twitter @BLM_MTDKs and @BLM_MTDK_Fire.
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.