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Speirs Fire Update - August 16, 2024

Some Routes Reopen as Progress Continues on Development of Contingency Line

Current Status - The Speirs Fire remains at 715 acres and 97 percent contained. 

Updates – Progress continues in development of the contingency line south of the fire perimeter. Crews have completed a substantial portion of the line, allowing for an update to the temporary fire closure, reopening some routes. The new closure includes only the Greens Draw Road (Forest Service Road 049), releasing all trails previously closed and opening them for public use.

Heavy equipment continues to operate within the contingency line area. While trails within the previous closure area are now open, fire management officials urge persons nearing any area where construction may still be occurring to use extra caution and stay clear from these operations. 

The fire area received wetting rain through most of last week, resulting in minimal fire activity. Some isolated areas of smoke and heat remain within the fire perimeter. These conditions may persist for a considerable time, and smoke may be visible as isolated pockets of vegetation burn within the fire perimeter. Firefighters continue to monitor and patrol the area.

As conditions on the fire remain somewhat static, only periodic updates will be provided or as the fire situation changes. 

Closures - The following roads and trails remain closed to public access.

• Forest Service Road (FSR) 049 (Greens Draw Road)
• For more information and to view the existing closures, please visit the Ashley National Forest website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/ashley/alerts-notices

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