Fire

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

How fuel breaks helped wildfire agencies contain the Grove 2 Fire in eastern San Diego County

During an intense fire season in summer 2024, lightning strikes ignited numerous fires across California and on public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) California Desert District. At the end of July 2024, BLM fire staff were on high alert monitoring lightning activity, when they received an urgent call from northeastern San Diego County.

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Cords of firewood offered for public sale line a two-track road south of Ely, Nevada.

Kindling connections with fire fuels

The East Canyon Project focused on habitat improvement for mule deer and the Gunnison sage grouse, and included one more benefit: providing wood for home heating, cooking, and other uses, to residents of San Juan County.

Monday, October 28, 2024

Caucasian man smiles in front of cut stacked logs

BLM Alaska staff clear hazard trees on the Campbell Tract to increase public safety

This summer, BLM Alaska held two firewood events during which participants collected approximately 350 cords of firewood and issued more than 196 free firewood permits, removing dead trees and increasing public safety.

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Celebrating Luis Lopez, engine captain, for National First Responders Day

Luis Lopez, an engine captain at the BLM Yuma Field Office in Arizona with over 22 years in public service, exemplifies the commitment and dedication that define a true first responder.

Thursday, October 17, 2024

two people shake hands in front of a yellow fire engine. One person hands keys to the other.

BLM Phoenix District strengthens local wildfire response with engine transfer to rural fire partner

Earlier this month, the Bureau of Land Management’s Phoenix District transferred a Type 6 wildland fire engine to one of its wildland firefighting partners in Yavapai County.