BLM issues fire restrictions

The Spokane district for the Bureau of Land Management has issued fire restrictions for public lands in Whitman County and 19 other counties in eastern Washington. Caution is advised at all times when operating motor vehicles on roads or trails with vegetation or high grasses.

The public is asked to ensure that any campfires are completely extinguished and cold before departure from a camping area. Fireworks and exploding targets are banned.