BLM Temporarily Closes Lands in Upper Applegate Fire Area for Safety Concerns
The Ashland Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management has temporarily closed BLM-managed lands in the Upper Applegate Fire area for public and firefighter safety.
Members of the public may not enter closed areas and all uses -- including hiking, hunting and dispersed camping -- are prohibited.
The closure order encompasses BLM lands within the immediate fire area as well as critical access roads that firefighters are using. Grouse Creek Road is closed to facilitate access for firefighters. Visit the closure map at "blm.gov/orwafire."
BLM officials said public and firefighter safety are the highest priority. They said the closure will allow fire suppression crews to continue to safely respond to the incident. As it becomes safe to do so, firefighters will begin to assess the closure and its impacts in alignment with sound risk management practices.
Please call 9-1-1 to report any signs of new fires.
Posted on 6/27/24 9:49AM by Sam Marsh
