BLM Reminds the Public to Prevent Wildfire over a Hot and Dry Labor Day Weekend

BLM reminds the public to prevent wildfire over a hot and dry Labor Day Weekend

Campfire ban and other fire prevention measures are still in effect statewide PORTLAND, Ore. — As fire risk remains high and the holiday weekend approaches, the public is urged to prevent human-caused wildfires. Recent high temperatures and continued dry conditions increase the potential for fire starts and rapid spread. “Roughly 85% of wildfires nationwide are caused by human activities,” said Fire Prevention Specialist Adam Johnson, “Those vis…

BLM reminds the public to prevent wildfire over Labor Day weekend

As fire risk remains high and the holiday weekend approaches, the public is urged to prevent human-caused wildfires. Recent high temperatures and continued dry conditions increase the potential for fire starts and rapid spread.

US heads into wildfire-prone Labor Day weekend with above-average number of fires, but low burned acreage – Wildfire Today

One of the busiest times for the wildland throughout the United States is also among the most frequent times for wildfires. Labor Day weekend is a time when human-caused wildfires usually spike, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. Numerous Forest Service offices have put out statements sharing tips on how to prevent wildfires during the holiday weekend. The center’s predictive services have issued fuels and fire danger advisories …

BLM Urges Fire Safety Over Labor Day Weekend Amid High Risk

PORTLAND, OR – With high temperatures and dry conditions elevating wildfire risk, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is reminding the public to exercise caution as the Labor Day holiday approaches. Officials stress that human activity is responsible for the majority of wildfires, with an estimated 85 percent nationwide linked to people rather than natural causes. “Those visiting public lands must remain extremely attentive throughout fire seaso…