Richard Mountain Fire forces emergency closure along the Green River in Daggett County, Utah
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Vernal, Utah – The BLM Vernal Field Office has issued a temporary emergency closure for the “B” portion of the Green River from the Little Hole boat ramp to the Indian Crossing boat ramp. The temporary closure is necessary for public safety and resource protection due to the Richard Mountain Fire.
“Public safety is always the top priority during a wildfire,” said Vernal Field Manager Roger Bankert. “I want to make sure the people we serve are safe while recreating on public lands while also allowing our fire crews the flexibility to quickly access these areas to protect the valuable resources that exist here. Once the Richard Mountain Fire is contained and the risk has past, everyone here at the BLM Vernal Field Office looks forward to welcoming the public back to their public lands.”
The BLM has posted emergency closure signs at the main entry points to the recreation area and trailheads. Maps of the affected area and other documents associated with this closure are available at the Vernal Field Office, 170 South 500 East, Vernal UT 84078 or online at utahfireinfo.gov and https://go.usa.gov/xfdNX.
The Richard Mountain Fire began at approximately 2 p.m. on August 3, 2020 and has grown to over 6500 acres. The fire remains 0% contained and is burning in sage brush, grass and juniper in both Utah and Wyoming. A BLM Type 3 Incident Management Team (IMT) took command of the fire yesterday evening and is currently engaging the fire as necessary to protect valuable resources a high probability of success exists and risk to fire personnel is manageable.
Please report all wildfires immediately to the Casper Fire Dispatch Center (WY) at 1-800-295-9953, the Uintah Basin Interagency Dispatch Center (UT) at 1-435-789-7021 or local 911.
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.