4th of July Reminder: No Fireworks on FWP Lands: Including fishing access sites
Wildlife | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 9 years, 5 months AGO
<p>A small fire caused by lightening ignited last Tuesday, west of Superior near Thompson Creek Road. It burned about 1/2 an acre and has been put out, thanks to the quick actions of the Superior Volunteer Fire Department and the Forest Service. </p>
Visiting a Montana fishing access site on the July 4th weekend is a great idea – just leave the fireworks at home.
Fire season in Montana is already underway in many parts of the state. This means it’s all our responsibility to be careful with fire and any potential sources of ignition. It’s been a long-standing policy with FWP to keep fireworks off our sites to ensure the safety of our public and to protect our recreation and habitat resources.
Fireworks are illegal on all state and federal land in Montana, including all Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks fishing access sites, wildlife management areas and other sites.
With wildfires already starting to ignite around the state, Gov. Steve Bullock issued the following statement on Tuesday:
“The recent high temperatures and dry conditions have elevated the wildfire danger across the state, particularly in the southeast portion of the state; where conditions are extremely dry. These conditions coupled with fireworks and increasing summer recreation have put firefighters on heightened alert,” Bullock said. “One careless spark could ignite the next wildfire.”
Anyone using fireworks on FWP lands may be charged with a misdemeanor that can result in a fine up to $500.
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