Fire prevention awareness: Protecting our public lands during harvest season

Press release

BILLINGS — As we go through the critical harvest season, the Bureau of Land Management emphasizes the importance of fire prevention, particularly regarding human-caused fires related to agricultural operations. These fires can have devastating effects on our public lands, fields, equipment, and local communities.

To mitigate the risk of fire, we urge farmers and agricultural workers to consider the following safety measures:

1. Regular equipment maintenance: Regular checks on agricultural machinery for potential issues that could lead to sparks or overheating can be crucial to pr...