BLM lifts fire restrictions

WORLAND, Wyo. – Effective last week, the Bureau of Land Management has lifted fire restrictions on all public lands managed by the Cody, Lander and Worland field offices within Big Horn, Carbon, Fremont, Hot Springs, Park, Sweetwater and Washakie counties and a small portion of Natrona County that falls within the Lander Field Office area. 

“Thanks to recent precipitation and cooler temperatures, conditions have improved enough to safely lift fire restrictions,” said Joel Peters, Assistant Fire Management Officer. “We still urge everyone to remain vigilant and practice fire safety.”

The following activities can resume on BLM managed public lands:

 Building a campfire

 Smoking

 Operating a chainsaw

Using an arc or gas welder, or operating an acetylene or other torch. 

The following activities are prohibited year-round on all BLM managed public lands:

 Discharging or using fireworks

Discharging a firearm using incendiary or tracer ammunition

 Burning or igniting tires, wires, magnesium or other hazardous or explosive material

Operating an off-road vehicle unless it is equipped with a properly installed spark arrester.

“Even with restrictions lifted, fire safety remains everyone’s responsibility,” Peters said. “Please help us protect your public lands by staying alert and practicing safe behaviors.”

For more information on BLM fire restrictions or conditions, go to www.blm.gov/wyoming-fire-restrictions.