Most California national forests reopen after closures prompted by wildfire risk
Most California national forests reopen after closures prompted by wildfire risk
THE U.S. FOREST SERVICE SHA REOPENED MOST OF ITS NATIONAL FORESTS IN CALIFORNIA AFTER CLOSING THEM BECAUSE OF WILDFIRE RISK. THE CLOSURE WAS ORIGINALLY EXPECTED TO LAST UNTIL FRIY,DA BUT IT WAS JUST LIFTED AT MIDNIG. THE AGENCY SAID IT MADE THAT DECISION BECAUSE OF MORE FAVORABLE CONDITIONS AND AN INCREASE IN FIREFIGHNGTI RESOURCES. HOWEVER, THE EL DORADO NATIOLNA FOREST WILL STAY CLOSED TO VISITORS UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30 UNDER LOCAL ORDE.RS CLOSURES WILL REMAIN IN PLACE ON FOUR NATIONAL FORESTS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BECAUSOFE WEHEATR AND FIRE FACTO
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Most California national forests reopen after closures prompted by wildfire risk
The U.S. Forest Service has reopened most of its national forests in California after closing them because of wildfire risk. The closure was originally expected to last until Friday but was lifted at 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, officials announced. The Forest Service said it made the decision because of more favorable conditions and an increase in firefighting resources.However, the Eldorado National Forest will stay closed to visitors until Sept. 30 under local orders as crews continue to battle the Caldor Fire in the area. Closures will also remain in place for four national forests in Southern California because of weather and fire factors. Click here for more information.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. —
The U.S. Forest Service has reopened most of its national forests in California after closing them because of wildfire risk.
The closure was originally expected to last until Friday but was lifted at 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, officials announced.
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The Forest Service said it made the decision because of more favorable conditions and an increase in firefighting resources.
However, the Eldorado National Forest will stay closed to visitors until Sept. 30 under local orders as crews continue to battle the Caldor Fire in the area.
Closures will also remain in place for four national forests in Southern California because of weather and fire factors.