BLM Applies Fire Restrictions Beginning July 1

Humboldt County, Ca., (KIEM) The Bureau of Land Management will implement fire restrictions beginning July 1^st until further notice.

The Bureau said the restriction will be for public lands managed by its Arcata Field Office in Del Norte, Humboldt, Trinity, and Mendocino counties.

The fire restrictions prohibit all campfires and barbecues, except in the following areas: Samoa dunes picnic area, The Mattole, Tolkan, Nadelos, and Wailaki campgrounds in the king range national conservation area.

Portable stoves and lanterns using gas, jellied petroleum or pressurized liquid fuel are allowed outside of posted campgrounds and recreation sites, with a valid California campfire permit.

BLM officials note that violation of fire restrictions is punishable by fines up to $1,000, 12 months in jail or both.

For more information about the restriction visit: Preventwildfireca.org