By Logan Bagett on Wednesday, August 21st, 2024 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories
JOHN DAY, PRAIRIE CITY & HINES – (Press Release from the Malheur National Forest)
Malheur National Forest officials have further reduced the South Area Closure associated with the Falls and Telephone Fires. This closure area reduction will provide access to National Forest lands no longer impacted by wildfire or wildfire suppression and repair efforts. Portions of the area around the fires will remain in a closure to protect public health and safety.
This closure will be effective August 21, 2024, through December 31, 2024, unless rescinded sooner. This Forest Order, Falls and Telephone Fire Area Closure (06-04-00-24-22), rescinds and replaces the previous South Area Closure #3 (06-04-00-24-20).
Telephone Fire Area Description:
Falls Fire Area Description:
A detailed map of the closure is included and can also be viewed on the Malheur National Forest website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/malheur.