HELENA, Mont. (NMB) – With the return of cooler weather, local management has rescinded Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for all lands within Blaine and Valley Counties.
The restrictions went into effect at 12:01 AM on Friday morning.
This means public land visitors can again use campfires outside of developed campgrounds and posted recreation sites. Burn bans will be in effect for any debris or agricultural burning and may have additional limits. Check with you local sheriff’s office or fire department for information on burn permits.
The public is reminded that fire season is not over and vegetation remains dry. Please carry a shovel, water, a bucket or fire extinguisher when recreating outdoors. Campfires and vehicles are two primary causes of preventable fires. Always drown and stir fires to ensure they are dead out before leaving camp and keep vehicles in good working order. Those that cause a wildland fire either intentionally or through negligence will be held accountable for damages and suppression costs.
Hill County lifted their fire restrictions last week.
