Another fire season is approaching and BLM Idaho is asking for help in preventing human-caused fires. Acting BLM Idaho State Director Tim Murphy recently signed a 2014 Fire Prevention Order, which makes certain activities on BLM lands illegal from May 10 to Oct. 20, such as fireworks, exploding targets, tracer ammunition, and burning, igniting or causing to burn any tire, wire, magnesium, plastic or explosive material (including exploding targets) that may cause a fire."These prevention orders will reduce the number of unnecessary wildfires. The BLM appreciates your efforts to protect our public lands; one of our nation's greatest treasures." says Tim Murphy, Acting BLM Idaho State Director.In addition to the BLM Fire Prevention Order, the month of May has been proclaimed "Wildfire Awareness Month" by five Western Governors including Idaho. This proclamation asks residents to better protect their homes and communities from wildfires. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) identified May 3 as the first national Wildfire Community Preparedness Day, so BLM is asking the public to do their part this month in preparation for fire season.BLM Idaho and other interagency fire partners are releasing three public service announcements (PSAs) targeting fire causes that burn thousands of acres in Idaho each fire season. The PSAs include the BLM fire prevention order and provide tips on how the public can help firefighters reduce human-caused fires.To view the BLM Idaho fire prevention order or for tips on wildland fire prevention and community preparedness, visit www.id.blm.gov, www.idahofirewise.org, or http://fireadapted.org/
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management
