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Fireworks banned from BLM-managed lands

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) wants to remind southern Nevadans that while fireworks are available for purchase in Nye County and the "safe and sane" variety are obtainable in Clark County beginning Thursday, no fireworks of any kind are allowed on BLM-managed land.

Fire restrictions on BLM land went into effect May 23 and stipulate the following:

• No camp fires, charcoal or wood barbeques, even in established picnic areas. Propane and gas barbeque are acceptable.
• No use of fireworks of any kind are allowed on public lands. No steel jacket ammunition or explosive targets.
• No smoking outside of an enclosed vehicle.
• No welding or operating an acetylene torch with open flames, except by permit.
• No use of any explosive, except by permit.

Violations can result in a fine of up to $10,000 and a year in jail as well as costs associated with damages.

The BLM said so far this year 21 human-caused fires have occurred on BLM-managed public lands.

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