MEDFORD, Ore. - Thanks to widespread rain and cooler temperatures, Bureau of Land Management Medford District officials are reducing public use restrictions on BLM-managed lands in southern Oregon. Starting Oct. 23, 2022 at 12:01 a.m., BLM-managed lands in Jackson and Josephine Counties will move to a low fire danger level.
In low fire danger, fire prevention regulations which will remain in effect, include:
* No debris burning, including piles and debris burned in burn barrels.
* The possession, ignition or use of fireworks is prohibited.
* Exploding targets and tracer ammunition, metal targets, or any bullet with a pyrotechnic charge in its base, are prohibited.
* Smoking while traveling will only be allowed in enclosed vehicles on improved roads, in boats on the water and other specifically designated locations.
Visitors to BLM-managed public lands are also required to carry tools with them to ensure small fires can be put out quickly, including a shovel, axe and at least one gallon of water or a 2.5 pound fire extinguisher.
Violation of these restrictions can result in a fine up to $1,000 and/or imprisonment of up to one year.
For updated information on public use restrictions, please visit https://www.blm.gov/orwafire and the Oregon Department of Forestry at https://www.oregon.gov/ODF/Fire/Pages/Restrictions.aspx.
Visit https://www.ready.gov/wildfires to learn how you can prepare for fire season.
Source: Bureau of Land Management
