On Wednesday, Aug. 1, the Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service lifted all fire restrictions on public lands in southwestern Colorado.
The BLM lifted restrictions within Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata, Mineral and Montezuma counties (previously, fire restrictions were also rescinded on public lands within San Juan and Hinsdale counties). The San Juan National Forest will lift the remaining fire restrictions for its lower elevations, known as Zone 1, in Montezuma, La Plata and Archuleta counties.
In Colorado, the fire season continues through September, so we encourage the public to remain cautious and follow fire safety tips, said Lori Armstrong, BLM southwest district manager.
Human caused fires account for nearly 90 percent of the wildfires in the U.S. Prevent wildfire by following these tips:
Before starting a fire, make sure a shovel, bucket and container of water are available to contain the fire if needed.
Clear flammable debris away from the site.
Never start a fire on a windy day.
Take the time to make sure your fire is dead out.
We thank everyone for their cooperation with our fire restrictions this season, said Mark Stiles, San Juan National Forest Supervisor.
