Iron Mountain Shooting Range to Reopen Thursday June 16
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REDDING, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Redding Field Office will reopen the Iron Mountain Shooting Range in Shasta County on Thursday, June 16. The area is currently under a temporary closure due to the Keswick Fire which broke out on Saturday. CAL FIRE reports that the 24-acre fire is now 100 percent contained. The closure will allow firefighters to safely complete fire containment operations in the area of Keswick Dam Road and Iron Mountain Road in Redding.
"Safety is our first priority and we are cooperating with CAL FIRE to ensure public safety and also the safety of those working to get the fire contained." said Jennifer Mata, Redding Field Office Manager.
The BLM works with other agencies and local communities to protect people, property and resources from wildfires. For more information, contact the Redding Field Office at (530) 224-2100 or for more information about the Keswick Fire visit CALFIRE at:http://cdfdata.fire.ca.gov/incidents/incidents_current.
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.