Press Release
☷BLM issues fire prevention order urges public to help prevent human caused wildfires
Bureau of Land Management ( By Press Release office)
Apr 30,2022
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RENO , Nev . – The Bureau of Land Management , Nevada is asking for your help to prevent human - caused fires all year long . A fire prevention order is being put in place beginning May 1 across Nevada . The 2022 Fire Prevention Order prohibits specific fire - related activities on BLM Nevada managed public lands from May 1 to Oct . 31 , 2022 . This Order makes it illegal to use explosive materials ( including exploding targets ) , fireworks or steel component ammunition . “Currently , Nevada is experiencing record dry conditions , with much of the state in a severe drought , ” Paul Petersen , BLM Nevada Fire Management Officer , said . “The current , national wildland fire potential outlook indicates that we could be in for a challenge this summer , ” Petersen said . “It’s important for the public to understand and comply with the fire prevention order to help keep human - caused wildfires from needlessly damaging natural and cultural resources . ” Any person who knowingly and willfully performs any act restricted by the Fire Prevention Order could be subject to a fine and held responsible for fire suppression and/or rehabilitation costs . Check with your local , federal , and state agencies for additional fire prohibitions and restrictions . For more information or clarification on individual agency restrictions , visit https://www . nevadafireinfo . org/restrictions - and - closures . To read the BLM Nevada 2022 Fire Prevention Order , or for the most recent information concerning wildfires , fire restrictions , and fire prevention and education , can be found at the Nevada Fire Info webpage – https://www . nevadafireinfo . org/ . The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states , including Alaska , on behalf of the American people . The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub - surface mineral estate throughout the nation . Our mission is to sustain the health , diversity , and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations .
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