News Release
High Plains District, Wyoming
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 23, 2021
Contact: David Mosley, 307-261-7603
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Set for all counties in the High Plains District
CASPER, Wyo. - Due to high fire danger across the region the BLM Wyoming High Plains District is implementing Stage 1 fire restrictions for all BLM administered lands within Converse, Crook, Goshen, Natrona, Niobrara, Platte, Sheridan, and Weston Counties beginning tomorrow, June 24, 2021.
These counties join BLM lands in both Campbell and Johnson Counties which entered Stage 1 fire restrictions on June 14.
Under Stage 1 fire restrictions the following acts are prohibited:
These fire restrictions are in addition to the year-round wildfire prevention restrictions on BLM-administered lands throughout Wyoming, which include:
The Following persons are exempt from fire restrictions:
It is important we all do our part to prevent unnecessary risks of wildfire starts. Failure to comply with fire restrictions on federal lands is punishable by law. Those found responsible for starting wildfires will also face restitution costs for suppressing the fire.
For more information on BLM fire restrictions or conditions, visit www.blm.gov/Wyoming-Fire-Restrictions.
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