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Agency Name: U.S. Forest Service
Agency Name: U.S. Forest Service
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Temporary Closures Issued for Speirs Fire 07-16-2024
Speirs Fire
Publication Type: Closures - 07/16/2024 - 17:45
Dutch John, Utah, July 16, 2024 – A temporary closure order has been issued for the following campgrounds, roads and trails near the Speirs Fire:
• Firefighters Memorial Campground
• Greendale Group Campsite
• Forest Service Road (FSR) 610, FSR 689, Lowline trail FST103 its junction with the Pipe Creek Trail, FST 003. Forest Service trail 003 from beginning at junction with FST 103 to the junction of Forest Service trail 004, and Forest Service trail 004 to Greens Draw Road 049.
The closures are being issued as a precaution due to their location near the Speirs Fire. This will provide for public safety and provide future access for fire resources. Currently, fire activity remains light due to the precipitation received Monday. The closures are intended to prevent future concerns should fire activity increase.
There are currently no evacuations for the Speirs Fire. Other campgrounds, marinas, roads, trails, and developed recreation sites within the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area remain open. This includes boating access to the Green River below Flaming Gorge Dam.
