BILLINGS – Wheatland County entered Stage 1 fire restrictions last week. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks follows the county’s lead in placing fire restrictions on its properties within Wheatland County.
Under Stage 1 restrictions, building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire or campfire is prohibited unless an exemption is made. While these restrictions are in place, people may only smoke within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site or while stopped in an area at least 3 feet in diameter cleared of flammable materials and may cook on a liquid petroleum gas or propane stove that can be turned on and off.
FWP properties in Wheatland County that are now under Stage 1 restrictions include:
- Haymaker Wildlife Management Area
- Selkirk Fishing Access Site (FAS)
- Deadman’s Basin FAS
- Harlowton FAS
Martinsdale Reservoir FAS, though partially in Meagher County, will also be included in the Stage 1 restrictions.
These restrictions at FWP sites will be in place until further notice. FWP urges people to use caution while they are out recreating due to dry conditions and fire dangers.
Learn more about wildfire prevention and the latest information on fires in Montana at www.mtfireinfo.org.
