BLM increases fire restrictions across Eastern Washington

EASTERN WASHINGTON - The Bureau of Land Management has increased the fire restrictions for Eastern Washington starting July 19.

The new restrictions prevent people from doing the following on BLM lands:

• Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire.
• Operating vehicles off roadways.
• Smoking while traveling in timber, brush, or grass areas.
• Using ammunition other than steel component ammunition with a valid State hunting license.

When driving on public lands, BLM said you must carry a shovel at least 26 inches long with at least an eight inch blade and either a one gallon container of water or a fully charged fire extinguisher.

Anyone who is found guilty of violating fire restrictions could be prosecuted under the law or BLM regulation.

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