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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 

FOREST SERVICE 

WILLAMETTE NATIONAL FOREST 

SPRINGFIELD, OREGON 

ORDER # 06-18-10-24-18 

FOREST ORDER 

TIRE MOUNTAIN FIRE EMERGENCY AREA CLOSURE 

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50 (a) and (b), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited on the National Forest System (“NFS”) areas, roads, and trails described below within the administrative boundaries of the Willamette National Forest. Refer to exhibit A for the map. Also note the roads and one trail outside of the boundary that will be closed with this Order. This Order is effective on July 19, 2024, through November 15, 2024, unless otherwise rescinded sooner. 

PROHIBITIONS: 

1. Being on the road. 36 CFR § 261.54(e) 

2. Being on a trail. 36 CFR § 261.55(a) 

3. Entering into or being upon National Forest System Lands closed for the protection of public health and safety. 36 CFR § 261.53(e)

 CLOSURE AREA: The closure area is located within the State of Oregon, Lane Counties, and within the Administrative Boundaries of the Willamette National Forest. The closure applies to the NFS areas, roads, and trails and trailheads described below. The closure area is depicted on the attached map, which is incorporated into this order as “Exhibit A”. All areas, roads, trails, campgrounds, and rec sites in this closure area are closed. 

Area Closure Description 

The closure boundary starts at Tire Mountain Trailhead (Trail No. 3485), continues along the length of the Tire Mountain trail and terminates at the junction of trail numbers 3485 and 3450 (Alpine trail). Along with the trail closure described above, this closure includes FS Road 1911- 000 beyond the intersection with Alpine Trailhead #3. The section of the 1911-000 which is used to access the Alpine trail is unaffected by this closure. 

EXEMPTIONS: 

Pursuant to 36 CFR § 261.50(e)(1) and (4), the following persons are exempt from this Order: 

(1) Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order) specifically exempting them for this Order. 

(2) Any Federal, State, or Local Officer, or member of organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty. 

These prohibitions are in addition to the general prohibitions in 36 CFR Part 261, Subpart A. 

Violations of these prohibitions are punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000.00 for an individual or $10,000.00 for a corporation or imprisonment for not more than six months or both. 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 18 U.S.C. § 3551, 3571, and 3581. 

Executed in Springfield, Oregon on this 20th day of July 2024

Duane Bishop 

Forest Supervisor 

Willamette National Forest