Roseburg, Ore. - Effective at 12:01 a.m. PDT on October 6, 2018, the Bureau of Land Management Roseburg District will rescind the July 1, 2018, Fire Prevention Order that was issued for the BLM managed lands administered by the Roseburg District Office.
The order restricted building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire outside of designated areas; use of chainsaws and other equipment with internal combustion engines; as well as additional restrictions that were put into effect to prevent human-caused fires and reduce wildfire potential.
“Although the threat of fire has been reduced, we still want to remind people to be careful when they are out recreating on public lands or planning on having a fire as the weather gets cooler because a lot of dry fuels are still out there," said Heather Whitman, BLM Roseburg District Manager. "In addition, we want to remind the public that restrictions may still be in effect on other lands, including private timber lands, surrounding the BLM administered lands," continued Whitman.
Before heading outdoors this fall the public is encouraged to follow some simple safety tips.
* Consider using propane stoves or camp stoves instead of campfires and charcoal grills in dry conditions.
* Never leave campfires unattended. Keep water and a shovel close by at all times.
* Be certain campfires are completely out before going to bed or leaving the area. Pour water on the fire and douse the site thoroughly. Stir the campfire until there are no embers and the ashes are cold to the touch. Remember, if it is too hot to touch, it is too hot to leave.
* Riding motorcycles/ATVs without a spark arrester and careless smoking can all cause unwanted wildland fires.
* Firewood cutters must have a chainsaw with a functioning, approved spark arrester screen on the exhaust.
Additional information about the BLM’s wildland fire program is available online at:
www.blm.gov/programs/public-safety-and-fire/fire-and-aviation/regional-info/oregon-washington
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management
