WYOMING — Memorial Day weekend is nearly here, and many Wyomingites will kick off the summer season by enjoying the outdoors this holiday.
Ahead of any camping trips or outdoor treks, the Bureau of Land Management’s Wyoming office (BLM) is encouraging recreators to do their part in preventing wildfires.
“Our firefighters across the state are working hard with our partners around the state to be prepared for fire season,” BLM Wyoming’s Acting State Fire Management Officer Richard Putnam said in a statement. “With so many incredible places to explore in Wyoming, we ask everyone to stay vigilant and help prevent wildfires this holiday weekend and throughout the summer.”
BLM shared the following tips for avoiding wildfires while recreating:
- When towing a boat or trailer, ensure safety chains are properly secure and not dragging on the ground.
- Never park a vehicle over dead grass and avoid driving through tall grass—vehicles can ignite the fuels and start a fire.
- When camping on public lands, never leave a campfire unattended. Ensure the campfire is “dead” out before leaving or turning in for the night. If a campfire is too hot to touch, it’s too hot to leave.
- If target shooting, take all the proper precaution measures to be fire-safe — select an area that is free of flammable materials and bring a fire extinguisher or water to extinguish any flames. Exploding targets and tracer ammunition is prohibited for use on all public lands in Wyoming, per the year-round wildfire prevention restrictions.
See BLM Wyoming’s website for fire conditions and restrictions: https://www.blm.gov/programs/public-safety-and-fire/wyoming/fire.
