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Reclamation announces fire restrictions for northern Nevada to reduce wildfire risk
Media Contact:
Mary Lee Knecht, 9169785100, mknecht@usbr.gov
For Release: July 02, 2020
CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Bureau of Reclamation implemented fire restrictions to reduce risk for wildfires on public lands managed by the Lahontan Basin Area Office in Storey, Washoe, Lyon and Churchill counties in Nevada on July 2 until further notice.
“Seasonal restrictions are important for protecting public lands and nearby communities from wildfire,” said Lahontan Basin Area Office Manager Terri Edwards. “Dry grass and brush, combined with high temperatures and windy afternoons, have significantly increased fire danger. We need to minimize the potential for fire starts.”
The fire restrictions prohibit all campfires and barbeques, except as allowed in the Lahontan State Recreation Area. Portable stoves and lanterns using gas, jellied petroleum or pressurized liquid fuel are allowed. Visitors should use these items carefully and carry shovels, water and fire extinguishers as a precaution.
Other restrictions include: • No motor vehicles or internal combustion engines off established roads or trails. • No possession or use of fireworks. • No target shooting with incendiary, tracer, steel core, armor-piercing or exploding ammunition or targets made of material that could explode or emit sparks.
View the fire-restriction area map and the fire order at https://www.usbr.gov/mp/lbao/.
Contact the Lahontan Basin Area Office in Carson City for more information at 775-882-3436.
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