BLM Issues Emergency Closure Order for the Pine Fire
Prineville Ore. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has issued an emergency temporary closure associated with the Pine Fire, on lands administered by the BLM Prineville District.
This Emergency Closure Order will remain in effect until such time as conditions allow for safe use of the public lands. Access to the following described lands will remain restricted until further notice.
The following BLM-managed lands in Deschutes County are affected by this closure, including the South Millican Off-Highway Vehicle area:
T. 20 S., R. 15 E. (all)
T. 20 S., R. 16 E. (south of Hwy 20)
T. 20 S., R. 17 E. (south of Hwy 20)
T. 21 S., R. 15, 16, 17 E. (all)
The signed closure order and map are available online at https://www.blm.gov/programs/public-safety-and-fire/fire-and-aviation/regional-info/oregon-washington/fire-restrictions.
This order is effective immediately.
“We ask that the public to honor this closure, watch for fire vehicle activity on the roadways and be aware there may be significant activity on federal lands,” said Amanda Roberts, Prineville District Manager. “Our main goal is to keep the public, and everyone responding to the Pine Fire as safe as possible. We believe this closure order helps us achieve that goal.”
For more information on Oregon/Washington Fire Closures and Restrictions, please visit: https://www.blm.gov/programs/public-safety-and-fire/fire-and-aviation/regional-info/oregon-washington/fire-restrictions
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.