BLM to initiate emergency closure for area near Stewart Creek Fire
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FAIRFIELD, Idaho – Effective immediately, the BLM Shoshone Field Office is temporarily closing public lands in and around the Stewart Creek fire area in Camas County for public and firefighter safety. Approximately 3,840 acres of BLM-managed public lands are affected by this closure, which covers all BLM-managed lands located south of the National Forest (Fairfield Ranger District) boundary and generally north of State of Idaho Endowment lands within the “Chimney Creek” area north of Hill City. The main access into this area is the Chimney Creek Road, which is currently closed by Camas County.
This closure is in effect until rescinded by Shoshone Field Manager Codie Martin.
“As fire crews are working in this area, it is important that members of the public avoid this portion of public land for the time being,” said Shoshone Field Manager Codie Martin.
A map and a description of the emergency closure are available here: https://www.blm.gov/idaho and at www.idahofireinfo.com
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.