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New Mexico, Roswell FO
The Fort Stanton National Conservation Area covered in a blanket of snow.

Bureau of Land Management rescinds fire restrictions at Fort Stanton – Snowy River NCA and Lincoln Tracts

With increasing precipitation and higher humidity, resulting in reduced fire danger, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Roswell Field Office has terminated fire restrictions at the Fort Stanton - Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area and the Lincoln Tracts in Lincoln County, N.M.
Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
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Campfire Restrictions Increase to Stage 3 on Wild Portion of Lower Rogue River

The sustained heat wave, along with extremely dry fuel conditions, have prompted officials with the BLM to increase campfire restrictions on the Rogue National Wild and Scenic River.
Utah
View of Deer Springs Fire from the Pink Cliffs. Credit local resident Carter Mackley.

Deer Springs Fire: Incident Update, July 10, 2024

KANAB, Utah — Today’s operations included continued work to secure the fire line on both flanks of the fire. For more information, see attached fact sheet.
Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO
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BLM officials increase fire restrictions in Eastern Washington

Fire officials from the Spokane District have acted in response to dangerous fire conditions across Eastern Washington. Additional public use restrictions are now in effect on lands administered by the BLM and BOR.
Oregon-Washington, Vale DO
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Vale Bureau of Land Management enacting fire restrictions July 12

To help prevent human-caused wildfires on public lands, Vale District Bureau of Land Management will be implementing additional fire restrictions beginning Friday, July 12.
New Mexico, Oklahoma FO
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BLM schedules wild horse and burro event in Lawton, Oklahoma

The BLM will hold a two-day wild horse and burro event in Lawton, Okla., Aug. 2-3, at the Comanche County Fairgrounds.  
Alaska
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White Mountains National Recreation Area reopens due to reduced wildfire activity from the Globe Fire

Fire closure order rescinded. Public access restored to popular trails and cabins near Wickersham Dome .
California, Northern California DO
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BLM announces seasonal fire restrictions for lands managed by Redding Field Office

REDDING, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management is issuing fire restrictions for public lands managed by the Redding Field Office in Shasta, Tehama, Butte, Siskiyou and Trinity counties beginning Wednesday, July 10. These seasonal fire restrictions listed in the fire order will be in place to help prevent wildfire and will remain in effect until further notice. These restrictions are in addition to the BLM year-round statewide fire prevention order.
Utah
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Deer Springs Fire: Incident Update, July 9, 2024

KANAB, Utah — Crews on the Deer Springs Fire are continuing fire line construction to the south and containing any smaller fires that migrated off the rim. For more information, see attached fact sheet.
Oregon-Washington, Vale DO
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BLM Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council Announces August Meeting

The BLM’s Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council will meet virtually on Monday, August 12, 2024, from 9 a.m. to noon Pacific Daylight Time (PT). The public is welcome to attend the virtual meeting.
Wyoming
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BLM seeks public comment for December 2024 oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming

BLM announces 4Q public comment