BLM warns public of increased wildfire danger during critical fire weather conditions
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CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District would like to remind the community to be aware of the increased chance of wildfire during critical fire weather conditions resulting from high winds and low humidity. To date, there have been 50 human-caused and 30 lightning-caused fires within the Carson City BLM District for a total of approximately 6,668 acres.
“The public needs to be mindful on days when critical fire weather conditions warrant a red flag warning or a fire weather watch because of high winds and dry conditions,” said Jonathan Palma, Acting (BLM and BIA) Interagency Fire Management Officer. “During these extremely critical weather conditions, a small fire can rapidly escalate to one that is out of control.”
Red flag warnings and fire weather watches are issued when critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. A red flag warning indicates a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures that can create explosive fire growth potential. A fire weather watch means dangerous fire weather conditions are forecasted to occur. Both are issued by the National Weather Service.
After a period of dry weather this week, strong winds are predicted Sunday and Monday which could cause significant fire weather concerns. Please plan accordingly when planning outdoor activities and be vigilant of the increased chance of starting a wild fire which could rapidly become out of control.
Fire restrictions were implemented within the BLM Carson City District on July 13.
Fire restrictions prohibit the following:
Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire (using wood, charcoal or any other material), campfire or stove fire except a portable stove using gas, jellied petroleum or pressurized liquid fuel outside of a developed fee campground or picnic area (except by permit).
Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or at a developed campground or picnic area.
Operating vehicles or other motorized equipment off of existing paved, gravel or dirt roads.
Welding or operating an acetylene torch with open flames, except by permit.
Using or causing to be used, any explosive, except by permit.
Possession or use of fireworks or any other incendiary device.
Use of tracer rounds (always prohibited), steel-core ammunition, or exploding targets, including Binary Explosive Targets while recreational shooting.
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At the first sign of a wildfire, contact Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center at 775-883-5995 or call 911.
For more information contact Lisa Ross at 775-885-6107 and go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6Woc5it_HI
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.