With national firefighting resources already stretched to their limits, statewide fire restrictions remain in effect for all Bureau of Land Management public lands throughout Oregon and Washington.
According to the Bureau of Land Management, and with Independence Day Weekend celebrations on the way, officials warn that individuals responsible for starting wildfires face up to $100,000 in fines, 12 months in prison, and liability for all firefighting suppression costs.
The following items remain strictly prohibited on all BLM lands in Oregon and Washington: Fireworks and sky lanterns, exploding or metallic targets, tracer or incendiary devices, and steel component ammunition.
For more information on seasonal fire restrictions and fire closures, visit www.blm.gov/orwafire.
