Fire restrictions on U.S. Bureau of Land Management land in western Arizona, southeastern California
4/23/2014 12:21:47 PM
CATEGORIES:
Fire
Relief, Response & Restrictions
AFFECTED AREAS:
La Paz County, AZ
Mohave County, AZ
Yuma County, AZ
Imperial County, CA
Riverside County, CA
San Bernardino County, CA
Start Date: 4/25/2014
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Fire restrictions were lifted on Aug. 22 for public lands in the Yuma area administered by the Bureau of Land Management, due to recent rainfall.
Yuma Sun.com (Yuma Daily Sun) (Ariz.), Aug. 21, 2014
Fire restrictions took effect on 5.4 million acres of land in western Arizona and southeastern California along the Colorado River on April 25. the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado River District enacted the fire restrictions to protect public and natural resources.
“Due to the drought conditions throughout the state, we have very dry vegetation in the area that will become fuel for wildfires as temperatures continue to rise and humidity falls,” said Fire Management Officer Michael Trent. “The restrictions will continue until conditions warrant the lifting of the restrictions.”
It is forbidden to build, maintain, attend or use a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove. Campfires and charcoal are permitted in developed recreation sites or improved sites where agency-built fire rings or grills are provided. Smoking may only be done in an enclosed vehicle or building. Fireworks, welding and such activities that create sparks or have an open flame were prohibited.
Yuma Sun.com (Yuma Daily Sun) (Ariz.), April 22, 2014
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