BLM fighting wildfire at Encampment River

RAWLINS, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management High Desert District, Rawlins Field Office, in coordination with Encampment Fire Department, is fighting a wildfire approximately 1 mile southeast of Encampment, WY, which has burned an estimated 200 acres. A unified command has been established.

The public is urged to use caution or avoid the area since fire behavior can change and fire spread is unpredictable if high winds develop.  The cause of the wildfire is unknown and under investigation at this time. The fire is burning in grass, and sagebrush.

Firefighting resources includes 3-type 6 engines, and High Desert District Fuel crew (7).

Please report all wildfires immediately to the Rawlins Dispatch Center at 1-800-295-9953 or to emergency 911.

The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land, the most of any Federal agency. This land, known as the National System of Public Lands, is primarily located in 12 Western states, including Alaska. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. The BLM’s mission is to manage and conserve the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations under our mandate of multiple-use and sustained yield.  In Fiscal Year 2015, the BLM generated $4.1 billion in receipts from activities occurring on public lands.