photo by Central Oregon Daily News
The Bureau of Land Management has announced a ban on campfires for lands it manages in the La Pine area, effective from tomorrow, May 1st through October 31st.
This measure is designed to reduce the threat of wildfires…which have increasingly endangered lives, property, and critical infrastructure.
Officials say escaped campfires are a leading cause of these dangerous blazes, with recent seasons seeing fires that have damaged previous restoration work.
Visitors and residents are urged to follow all fire restrictions and use alternatives such as camp stoves to help protect the area during the high-risk months.
