The Bureau of Land Management is issuing seasonal fire restrictions for public
lands in Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Sierra, Siskiyou and Shasta counties in California and Washoe
County, Nevada beginning Wednesday, July 23. These restrictions listed in the fire orders for the
Applegate and Eagle Lake field offices will be in place to help prevent wildfire and will remain in effect
until further notice. These restrictions are in addition to the BLM year-round statewide fire prevention
order.
“Recognizing that most wildfires in California are human-caused and occur in close proximity to
roadways, communities and recreational areas, these fire restrictions are an important way that we
can help protect public lands and nearby communities from wildfire,” said Emily Ryan, manager of
the BLM Eagle Lake Field Office in Susanville.
The fire restrictions prohibit campfires and barbecues except within established campfire rings and
barbecue grills in these designated recreation sites: North Eagle Lake Campground, Hobo Camp Day
Use Area, Fort Sage Off Highway Vehicle Area, Dodge Reservoir Campground, Ramhorn Springs
Campground, Rice Canyon OHV Area, Pit River Campground and Boulder Reservoir Campground.
Portable stoves using gas, jellied petroleum or pressurized liquid fuel may be used outside of
developed recreation sites. In areas within California, users must have a valid California Campfire
Permit, available online or at any BLM, Forest Service or CAL FIRE office.
Other fire restrictions include:
• No smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, or at a designated, developed
recreation site, or other designated areas.
• No motor vehicles or internal combustion engines may be used off established roads or
trails. Chainsaws with functioning spark arresters can be used for personal firewood cutting
until 1 p.m. daily.
• It is illegal year-round to possess or discharge fireworks including “safe and sane” devices on
public lands.
• No target shooting with incendiary, tracer, steel core or armor-piercing ammunition, or using
exploding targets.
Anyone found guilty of violating a fire prevention order may be fined not more than $100,000 and/or
face imprisonment for not more than 12 months. Restitution for total fire suppression and damage
costs may be borne by the trespasser.
Fire restrictions are also in place on adjacent many national forest lands and on BLM-managed lands
in northwest Nevada. The BLM advises checking on current fire restrictions at locations planned for
visits.
Help prevent fires
Residents and visitors are reminded to help prevent human-caused fires.
• Make sure all campfires are dead out. Drown the fire ashes and stir around the fire area with a
shovel to wet any remaining embers and ash. If it’s not cool, it is not out.
• Be sure to maintain proper tire pressure for all vehicles, ensure adequate tire tread, and check
brakes for overheating. Do not drive or park on brush or grass. Do not drag chains while
towing.
• Off road motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles and chainsaws must have an approved spark
arrestor.
More information about preventing wildland fires is available online. A listing of fire restrictions
throughout BLM California public lands is available on the fire restriction website. Fire weather
forecasts are available through the National Weather Service.
-BLMThe BLM manages approximately 245 million acres of public land in the Nation, primarily in 12 Western states, including Alaska. The
BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. The agency’s mission is to sustain the
health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.
