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Closure Order Issued for Bull Trout Fire Area

BOISE, Idaho, July 28, 2024 – The Boise and Salmon‐Challis National Forests have issued a closure order effective immediately for roads, trails and lands encompassing the Bull Trout Fire. The closure was enacted to protect public safety and support fire suppression activities. 

The closure affects interior travel on several National Forest System (NFS) roads such as NFS 579, 582 and many others. The closure began Saturday, July 27 and will last through December 31, 2024, at 11:59 PM, unless rescinded. The closure boundary extends to the north to Bear Valley Creek along the Bear Valley Rd. (NFS 579), to the west-southwest along NFS 582, south to Castro Creek in the Eight Mile Mountain range, then east to the Lowman Ranger District boundary. There are no disruptions in access to the Boundary Creek Boat Launch. NFS Road 579 is open in its entirety from Highway 21 to NFS Road 568 to the Boundary Creek Boat Launch.

The Order Number is 0402-05-91. Find the legal description, map and documentation on the Boise National Forest Alerts and Notices page under the Lowman Ranger District. https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/boise/alerts-notices.  See attached closure map. 

For the Boise National Forest Fire Info Hotline call (208) 384-3266. 

Contact: Dave Walsh, Fire Information Officer, Boise National Forest, 208-373-4105, david.walsh@usda.gov

Amy Baumer, Public Affairs Officer, Salmon-Challis National Forest, 208-756-7853, amy.baumer@usda.gov

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