Vale Bureau of Land Management Rescinding fire restrictions across Vale District
By Garrett Christensen on Monday, October 10th, 2022 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
VALE – (Release from the Value Bureau of Land Management) Effective Oct. 7, 2022, the Vale District Bureau of Land Management has lifted fire restrictions on all BLM protected lands, including Bureau of Reclamation lands.
Fireworks, exploding targets, and incendiary and tracer ammunition are still prohibited on all BLM public lands in Oregon and Washington.
As the daytime hours become shorter, so does the burn period, and as temperatures are starting to trend cooler, the risk has reduced enough to lift restrictions.
While the risk has diminished enough to lift fire restrictions, it is important public land users remain vigilant and do their part to prevent wildfires. Eastern Oregon has yet to receive any significant rainfall, resulting in dry fuels that remain susceptible to sparks and embers, as evidenced by the West Campbell Fire near Baker City last week.
“Hunting season is in full swing, and as we move into this fall weekend, we ask that everyone enjoying the outdoors avoid dry vegetation, ensure camping and off-road vehicle trailer chains are not dragging, and ensure campfires are DEAD OUT, before leaving the area,” said Vale District Fire Management Officer Tracy Skerjanec.
All wildfire starts on public or private land should be reported immediately by calling 911.
For more information about Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington seasonal fire restrictions and fire closures, visit https://www.blm.gov/orwafire.
