Middle Fork Fire 5,286 acres, 70% contained

CRATER LAKE, Ore. – The Middle Fork Fire is 5,286 acres and 70% contained, according to a news release from the U.S. Forest Service. “For everyone’s safety, please slow down and drive carefully near firefighter activity. Roads will be slick today and debris flows are possible… Area, road and trail closures remain in place. Do not enter closed areas or drive around barriers. Entire roadways may not be blocked to allow firefighter traffic. Areas are close due to dangerous conditions like falling trees, heavy equipment and road grading,” the Oregon Department of Forestry said. “On Monday, a reconnaissance flight over the fire area revealed no areas of concern. Crews have finished repairing firelines along the Pacific Crest Trail.”

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