Fire prevention order issued, BLM urges public help to prevent wildfires Image copyright 2013 Getty Images. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Justin Sullivan A firefighter from Central Calaveras Fire monitors the Rim Fire on August 22, 2013 in Groveland, California. File photo and last updated 2021-05-13 23:26:35-04 The BLM has issued a fire prevention order during Wildfire Awareness Month to help prevent human-caused wildfires. BLM announced the BLM Idaho State Director John F. Ruhs signed the 2021 Fire Prevention Order, which bans specific fire-related activities from May 10 to October 20. The order makes it illegal to burn explosives or use exploding targets, fireworks or steel component ammunition on BLM land in Idaho. Any shooting at steel or ferrous materials with dry vegetation is also banned, according to BLM. Anyone who knowingly violates the order could be fined or held responsible.