KREMMLING, Colo. - Effective Monday Aug. 16, 2021, the Bureau of Land Management has re-opened 17, 769 acres of BLM-managed public lands closed by the East Troublesome Fire.
Despite essential mitigation efforts that have been completed within the burn area, many dangers persist including standing dead and burned trees that are very unstable and can fall without warning.
“I ask that everyone remain diligent regarding their safety while visiting the area. As recent events have demonstrated, mudslides and other hazards are still a valid and recurring concern," said acting Field Manager Chris Ziegler. “The support from Grand County and the community has been invaluable as worked to make the area safe again for public use."
Please use caution when returning to burn scar areas for the first time as many unseen hazards remain.
For more information about this project, contact the Kremmling Field Office at 970-724-3000 or BLM_CO_KR_Webmail@blm.gov.
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Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management
