Ochoco National Forest expands Maury Mountains Closure due to increased fire activity
By Mindy Gould on Wednesday, September 11th, 2024 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories
PRINEVILLE-In coordination with the Crook County Sheriff’s Office, the Ochoco National Forest is expanding the Maury Mountains closure area. This decision follows increased fire activity on the western flank of the fire, making the expanded closure necessary to ensure public safety and allow firefighters to continue their work without interruption.
To protect the public and provide space for safe firefighting operations, this closure expansion is crucial.
Heavy equipment, such as bulldozers and water tenders, continues to operate on narrow roads, and aerial
resources remain active overhead. Public presence in these areas would not only pose a risk to civilians
but could hinder essential fire suppression efforts.
To protect the public and provide space for safe firefighting operations, this closure expansion is crucial.
Heavy equipment, such as bulldozers and water tenders, continues to operate on narrow roads, and aerial
resources remain active overhead. Public presence in these areas would not only pose a risk to civilians
but could hinder essential fire suppression efforts.
We appreciate your cooperation as we work together to manage this fire. The closure will stay in effect
until conditions improve, at which point we will reassess and determine when it may be safe to reopen the area.
For detailed closure maps and updated information, please visit the Ochoco National Forest website.
