Lee Fire: BLM Colorado issues emergency closure of public lands near Lee Fire

Bureau of Land Management Colorado Fire

Temporary closure is for firefighter and public safety

BLM press release

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Effective immediately, in the interest of firefighter and public safety, certain public lands managed by BLM White River Field Office in Rio Blanco County are temporarily closed until the #LeeFire is declared controlled or this order is rescinded.

Entry is prohibited, and violators face federal penalties, including fines and imprisonment. Please stay out of the closed area to avoid interfering with firefighting operations.

For more information about the closure, visit the BLM website https://ow.ly/rpZ450WCVBR

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Lee Fire: BLM Colorado issues emergency closure of public lands near Lee Fire