Malheur National Forest expands Falls Fire closure areas
By Garrett Christensen on Sunday, July 14th, 2024 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
MALHEUR COUNTY — (Release from the U.S. Forest Service) The Malheur National Forest has issued a new area closure for the Falls Fire. To protect public health and safety, fire managers have closed the area around the fire due to fire activity and fire suppression operations. This updated closure will be effective July 14, 2024, through December 31, 2024, unless rescinded sooner.
Closure Area Description:
· Starting at the junction of Highway 395 and the Malheur National Forest boundary, going east and north along the forest boundary to the intersection with Forest Road 15.
· Heading north on Forest Road 15 to the junction with Forest Road 16.
· Forest Road 16 west to the junction of Highway 395.
· North on Highway 395 to the junction of Grant County Road 63 (Izee Highway).
· Grant County Road 63 southwest to the Malheur National Forest Boundary following the forest boundary around the southern portion of the Emigrant Creek Ranger District to the intersection of Highway 395 and Malheur National Forest Boundary.
A detailed map of the closure is included.
For more information on the Falls Fire visit: https://www.inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/ormaf-falls-fire .
