Inyo National Forest Returns to Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

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Inyo National Forest is rescinding Stage II fire restrictions effective October 9th (order is rescinded October 8 at 11:59 pm). This decision is based on reduced fire risk, the recent shift in weather, and cooler and shorter days. None the less, fire danger remains high due to extended drought conditions. Therefore, Stage I fire restrictions  remain in … Read more

BLM Bishop Field Office eases seasonal fire restrictions

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Bishop, Calif. — Effective Jan. 6, the Bureau of Land Management Bishop Field Office is easing seasonal fire restrictions on all BLM-managed public lands extending from the southern Owens Valley in Inyo County, north to Topaz Lake and the Nevada border in Mono County. The year-round statewide Fire Prevention Order  remains in effect.    The BLM is easing fire … Read more