WINNEMUCCA, NV - Winnemucca, Nev. - Seasonal Fire Restrictions for the Bureau of Land Management, Winnemucca District, which were declared on Aug. 1, 2018, will be lifted effective at 12:01 am on Friday Oct. 12, 2018.
Federal and state land managers strongly urge all visitors to public lands to carry a shovel, one-to-five gallons of water, and a fire extinguisher when building a campfire.
“We’re asking that people remain cautious with campfires and when driving in Nevada’s backcountry," says Brad Milam, Fire Mitigation Specialist for the Winnemucca District.
All areas, roads and trails on the BLM-Winnemucca District will see fire restrictions lifted.
To report a fire, call Central Nevada Interagency Dispatch Center at 775-623-3444, or dial 911. For more information please contact the BLM-Winnemucca District Office at 775-623-1500.
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management
