Local first responders continue to be dispatched to rescue hikers who disregard signage and barricades and trespass into closed and dangerous areas resulting from the Eagle Creek Fire. Responders are placed at greater risk than normal when going into the burn-affected areas due to significant hazards, such as rockfall, landslides, and fire-weakened trees. A number of state and local agencies have issued a reminder that hikers who trespass into closure areas will be held criminally liable for their actions by the Hood River and Multnomah County Sheriff’s Offices. Wednesday night the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue team was summoned to help two hikers who jumped a barrier and became lost in the Angels Rest area. In February, the Hood River County Sheriff’s Office cited three juveniles for Criminal Trespass for hiking in the closed Herman Creek area and getting lost. Six miles of the Historic Columbia River Highway between Bridal Veil and Ainsworth have been closed since Sept. 4, two days after the start of the fire. Benson State Recreation Area, Shepperd’s Dell State Natural Area, Angel’s Rest Trailhead, trail and parking, John B. Yeon Trailhead, trail and parking, and Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail trailheads and trail between John Yeon and Cascade Locks all remain closed. All National Forest System lands remain closed within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area south of Interstate 84, west of Starvation Creek, and east of Alex Barr and Thompson Mill Road with the exception of the Multnomah Falls lodge building, snack area, and plaza.