Fire Restrictions Announced for
BLM Kingman Public Lands
Kingman, Ariz - To prevent unwanted
human-caused wildfires, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado River
District has announced fire restrictions on public lands south and east of the
Colorado River in Mohave, La Paz and Yavapai Counties, Arizona.
Effective Friday, May 25, 2012, fire and smoking
restrictions will be enforced on all public lands within the BLM Kingman Field
Office boundaries. These restrictions are similar to those already implemented
in other areas of the district and state.
The BLM is asking the public to use extreme caution when visiting
public lands this summer. Currently there are no plans to close any areas to
public use.
BLM Fire Restrictions prohibit the following acts:
(1) Open campfires, charcoal grills, and
stove fires. Campfires and charcoal
grills are permitted only in developed recreation sites or improved
sites where agency-built fire rings or grills are provided. The use of petroleum-fueled stoves, lanterns,
or heating devices are allowed provided such devices meet the fire underwriter’s
specifications for safety. Developed
sites in the Kingman Field Office include Burro Creek Campground, Wild Cow
Campground, Windy Point Campground and Packsaddle Campground.
(2) Smoking will only be allowed
inside buildings, motor vehicles, camp trailers or while stopped in an area at
least six feet in diameter that is cleared of all flammable material.
(3) Use of fireworks, flares, or other
incendiary devices.
(4) Welding or the use of any torch or
metal cutting implement.
The restrictions are necessary due to increasing fire
danger from hot and dry weather conditions. The restrictions will continue
until conditions warrant rescinding.
Violation of these restrictions is punishable by a fine of not more than
$1,000 and/or imprisonment of not more than 12 months.
Current
fire restriction information can also be found online at www.publiclands.org/firenews or
call toll free 1-877-864-6985. To report
a wildfire or illegal fire use, please call the Kingman Field Office at (928)
718-3700 or Arizona Interagency Dispatch Center at (800) 309-7081.
