BLM Eases Seasonal Fire Restrictions

Photo by: BJ Hansen

Sonora, CA — The Bureau of Land Management has reduced fire restrictions on the federal lands it manages within the Mother Lode Field Office, which includes Tuolumne, Calaveras, Amador, and Mariposa counties.

Dave Brinsfield, Central California District Fire Management Officer, says, “While weather conditions are no longer causing high wildfire danger, we still urge everyone to recreate responsibly to help minimize wildfire potential when visiting public lands.”

Fire restrictions have been in place since June 12.

Recreational shooting is again allowed, as are campfires (with a valid campfire permit).

Recreational target shooters are reminded that hot bullet fragments and exploding targets can spark a wildfire. Tracer round ammunition and incendiary devices are not allowed on BLM-managed public lands. Recreational target shooters are required to pack out all spent shells, brass and targets.