One Nation, Under God
Stage I fire restrictions will begin Friday, Aug. 5, 2022, at 12:01 a.m. for Bureau of Land Management, and all state-managed lands within Phillips County. County commissioners implemented Stage 1 restriction on all county and private lands on Aug. 1.
Under Stage I, the following acts are prohibited:
• Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire or campfire, except within an established, metal, or concrete fire ring in a developed campsite or recreation area.
• Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle, building, developed recreation site or in a 3-foot-diameter area cleared of all burnable vegetation and materials.
Exemptions: Pursuant to Title 43, CFR § 9212.2 (b)(3), the following are exempted from this order:
1. Persons with a written permit that specifically authorizes the otherwise prohibited act.
2. Persons using a device solely fueled by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off.
Such devices can only be used in an area barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within three feet of the device.
3. Persons conducting activities in those designated areas where the activity is specifically authorized by written posted notice.
4. Any Federal, State, or local officer or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in performance of official duties.
5. Other exemptions unique to each agency/tribe.
It is important for everyone to do their part to prevent unnecessary risks of wildfire starts. Know before you go – check out https://www.mtfireinfo.org for up-to-date fire restrictions information.
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