Fire Restrictions

This page lists two types of documents related to temporary fire restrictions for BLM-manged public land in Alaska. Fire prevention orders list restrictions on public activity, such as the use of open fires or fireworks. Fire closure orders restrict public access to specific areas due to wildfire-related safety concerns.

Fairbanks District Office

• BLM Issues Fire Restrictions for Federal Lands near Steese Highway NOAA Facility, News Release May 15, 2020
  • Fire Prevention Order, May 14, 2020
  • Map of lands under May 14 Fire Prevention Order
• BLM Temporarily Closes Five Mile Campground Due to Fire Activity near Dalton Highway, News Release June 11, 2020
  • Fire Prevention Order, June 11, 2020
• Five Mile Campground to Reopen July 3, News Release July 1, 2020
  • Rescission of June 11, 2020 Fire Prevention Order

Anchorage District Office

No fire prevention orders or fire closure orders at this time.