The Six Rivers National Forest is implementing a new, reduced forest closure order for the Orleans Ranger District.
The decision to reevaluate the closure order was made in close coordination with the incident management team for the SRF Lightning Complex and the Six Rivers National Forest. The forest closure orders for the Smith River South and South Fork Complexes remains in effect.
The purpose of the forest closure order is to provide for firefighter and public safety during the continual wildfire response and suppression repair operations within the complexes. While fire activity has decreased recently due to increased rain and humidity, operational activities are ongoing.
In addition to the operational activities in the area there is also increased hazards. The forest closure order temporarily restricts access to any national forest system road, trail, or land within the closure area.