The Bureau of Land Management lift the temporary closure that has been in place for public lands in and near the Holiday Farm Fire.
Some specific areas remain closed while crews continue with infrastructure repair and hazard tree removal along roads. Initially, these areas include the gravel portions of Goodpasture Road and Mt. Hagen Rd (2611) located east of Springfield, OR within the Holiday Farm Fire footprint.
"While we're happy to be entering a new stage in post-fire recovery, there are still many hazards that remain in the burned areas,” said Dennis Teitzel, Acting Northwest Oregon District Manager. “When returning to enjoy these areas, please maintain awareness of your surroundings, especially when walking or parking in areas with fire weakened trees.”
Visitors should use extra caution within the burned areas. Fire-weakened trees and limbs that may fall, loose rock, ash and dust, and unstable soils continue to create hazardous conditions. Burned areas may also be more fragile and susceptible to damage. All laws protecting public lands and resources from damage or unauthorized use remain in place; violators can be prosecuted, and convictions can lead to fines or imprisonment.
This rescission does not change the status of any other BLM closure or fire restriction orders.
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