Bureau of Land Management Rescinds Temporary Closures for 2020 Holiday Farm Fire
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Friday, April 22, the Bureau of Land Management will lift the temporary closure that has been in place for public lands in and near the Holiday Farm Fire.
Some specific areas will remain closed while crews continue with infrastructure repair and hazard tree removal along roads. Initially, these areas will include the gravel portions of Goodpasture Road and Mt. Hagen Rd (2611) located east of Springfield, OR within the Holiday Farm Fire footprint.
"While we're happy to be entering a new stage in post-fire recovery, there are still many hazards that remain in the burned areas,” said Dennis Teitzel, Acting Northwest Oregon District Manager. “When returning to enjoy these areas, please maintain awareness of your surroundings, especially when walking or parking in areas with fire weakened trees.”
Visitors should use extra caution within the burned areas. Fire-weakened trees and limbs that may fall, loose rock, ash and dust, and unstable soils continue to create hazardous conditions. Burned areas may also be more fragile and susceptible to damage. All laws protecting public lands and resources from damage or unauthorized use remain in place; violators can be prosecuted, and convictions can lead to fines or imprisonment.
The new orders will be effective at 12:01am on Friday, April 22, 2022. The Orders and new closure maps will be available at https://www.blm.gov/orwafire.
This rescission does not change the status of any other BLM closure or fire restriction orders.
For more information, please contact your closest BLM office.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.