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The Wyoming Bureau of Land Management (BLM) wishes everyone an enjoyable, but safe 4th of July."Despite the recent precipitation please remember to take care and use caution enjoying our beautiful public lands in Wyoming," said Fire Mitigation Specialist Carmen Thomason. "The smallest spark has the potential to start a fire. For those camping over the 4th of July, remember to extinguish campfires properly with water and dirt until they are cool."Never leave a campfire unattended, crush cigarettes, ensure that your vehicle is parked in areas clear of vegetation and remember that fireworks are prohibited on BLM lands in Wyoming. We want everyone to have a fun but safe holiday."Recreationists need to be aware the BLM places year-round restrictions on public lands along with additional restrictions. To receive up-to-date information on where fire restrictions are in effect on BLM lands, visit http://www.wy.blm.gov/wy_fire_restrictions.BLM year-round fire restrictions include the following:

• Discharging or using any fireworks;
• Discharging a firearm using incendiary or tracer ammunition;
• Burning, igniting, or causing to burn any tire, wire, magnesium, or other hazardous or explosive material; and
• Operating any off-road vehicle on public lands unless the vehicle is equipped with a properly installed spark arrester.

Also, it is important to follow these recommendations:

• Make sure campfires are "dead" out.
• Remember that fireworks are prohibited on BLM lands in Wyoming.
• Travel and camp with a shovel and ample water.
• Avoid parking vehicles in tall or dry grass.
• Anyone who causes a wildland fire intentionally or through negligence will be held accountable for damage and suppression costs.