Fire restrictions lifted in southeastern Utah
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    Fire restrictions on public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management have been lifted, the agency announced last week. The BLM has lifted fire restrictions along state Route 128 and state Route 279, but asks those who use public lands to use caution when building campfires, using barbecue grills, gas stoves, and other potential sources of ignition.

    To help prevent fires, BLM managers recommend that campers clear the campfire site down to bare soil, circle the fire pit with rocks and build campfires away from overhanging branches, steep slopes, dry grass, and leaves. Those building fires should also keep a bucket of water and a shovel nearby.         Campfires should never be left unattended, and children should be supervised at all times when they are near campfires. When putting out a campfire, drown the fire, stir it, and drown it again, land managers suggested.

    Before igniting debris, check with local fire officials regarding burn permits.  

    For more wildfire prevention tips and wildfire information go to www.utahfireinfo.gov.
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