PALM SPRINGS—The Bureau of Land Management announced on Friday that the agency has lifted seasonal fire restrictions on BLM-managed public lands in Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, Imperial, southern Inyo, eastern Mono, San Diego, and eastern Kern counties, effective October 30.

Visitors can use campfires, barbecues, and gas stoves on BLM-managed public lands with a valid California campfire permit. Campfire permits are required outside of developed campgrounds and are available for free at www.readyforwildfire.org and at any BLM, Forest Service, and CAL FIRE office.

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