Bureau of Land Management

BLM issues fire restrictions for northern Arizona

June 17, 2026

ST. GEORGE, Utah – Due to rapidly increasing fire danger, the Bureau of Land Management is implementing Stage 1 Fire Restrictions beginning May 22 at 12:01 a.m. on all BLM-managed public lands within the Arizona Strip District in Arizona, including Vermilion Cliffs National Monument and Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument. Fire restrictions apply on all lands within the Arizona Strip District in northern Arizona.   From May 22, 2026, until rescinded, […]

BLM seeks initial input for December 2026 sale of oil and gas leases in Arizona

May 13, 2026

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management today opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 40 oil and gas parcels totaling 78,708 acres that may be included in a December 2026 lease sale in Arizona. The scoping period ends June 11, 2026.  “Arizona remains an important oil and gas state in our administration’s priority on strengthening American energy production,” said BLM Acting Director Bill Groffy. “This lease sale, which […]

BLM to temporarily close public land routes for one-day Rhino Rally motorcycle race

March 10, 2026

The one-day race requires route closures for public safety ST. GEORGE, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Arizona Strip Field Office announces the temporary closure of selected transportation routes on BLM-managed public lands for the 2026 Wizard’s Rhino Rally Race in Mohave County, Ariz.  The closure will be in effect from 6 a.m. through […]

BLM plans prescribed fire treatments in northern Mohave County

February 23, 2026

Treatments reduce wildfire risk and protect cultural and natural resources ST. GEORGE, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Arizona Strip District is planning prescribed burning operations to reduce surface fuels, help maintain desired vegetation conditions, and enhance the overall health and resilience of ponderosa pine stands.   The treatment will occur on Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument at Mount Logan in Mohave County, around 75 miles south […]

BLM plans prescribed fire treatments in northern Mohave County

ST. GEORGE, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Arizona Strip District is planning prescribed burning operations to decrease the risk of future wildfires and protect cultural and natural resources by reducing surface fuels. The treatment will take place on the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument near Twin Point on public lands in Mohave Countyabout 75 miles south of […]

Prescribed fire planned for public lands on the Arizona Strip

February 2, 2026

Treatments reduce wildfire risk and protect cultural and natural resources ST. GEORGE, Utah —  To decrease the risk of future wildfires and protect cultural and natural resources, this winter the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Arizona Strip District is planning prescribed fire treatments and pile burns, as weather and fuel moisture conditions allow through February. BLM […]

Prescribed fires planned for public lands on the Arizona Strip

December 8, 2025

Treatments reduce wildfire risk and protect cultural and natural resources ST. GEORGE, Utah—To decrease the risk of future wildfires and protect cultural and natural resources, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Arizona Strip District anticipates initiating two prescribed fire treatments this fall and winter from December through March, as weather and fuel moisture conditions allow. […]

BLM lifts seasonal fire restrictions in northern Arizona

September 22, 2025

ST. GEORGE, UT —Effective Saturday, September 20, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will lift all seasonal fire restrictions for public lands administered by the Arizona Strip District, including BLM lands in Coconino and northern Mohave counties in Arizona. Due to a rise in fuel moisture and minimal fire activity, it has been determined that the […]

Wildfire Fact Sheet – One WayFire

August 20, 2025

Multiple fire resources dispatched to One Way Fire Start Date: Discovered late Tuesday afternoon August 19, by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Arizona Strip District while checking a remote lookout camera, the fire is likely a hold over from recent lightning activity.  Location: Approximately 38 miles south of St. George, UT, within Arizona Jurisdiction: Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument, […]

BLM announces rescission of closures related to the Dragon Bravo Fire

Recission related to closures on BLM-administered public lands. ST. GEORGE, UT —The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Arizona Strip District is rescinding the fire closure order south of the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument due to decreased fire threats and activities related to the Dragon Bravo Fire. The recission of the road closures includes all BLM- administered […]