Fire Restrictions Established at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

Fire Restrictions Established at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

The following press release was published by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service on June 30, 2016. It is reproduced in full below.

In accordance with 36 CFR §1.5(a) (1), Superintendent Dan Foster has established a fire closure, including fires on all park managed lands and exposed lakebed, with the exception that campfires are allowed in park-provided fire grates at developed campgrounds and propane cookstoves and lanterns.

As a reminder, the use or possession of fireworks is prohibited at all times in the recreation area and the is also.

The threat of wildfires from escaped outdoor burning is highest during the hot and dry days of summer.Wildfires are serious threats to public safety, adjoining property and wildlife habitat.

For further information please call 509-754-7800 or 509-754-7872.

Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service

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