Williams Mine Fire Closure Area Rescinded

The Closure Area for the Williams Mine Fire has been rescinded as of today.  Gifford Pinchot National Forest officials say although the closure order will no longer be in effect fire operations are still ongoing in the area.  Officials advise those who visit to remain aware of your surroundings as the area can be susceptible to falling trees, landslides, and contain stump holes in the ground.  The fire northwest of Trout Lake in the Mt. Adams Wilderness burned 13,092 acres.  It started two months ago.  Fire officials have indicated a winter weather event will be needed to extinguish the fire.

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