Incident Publication

Incident Activity: Fire crews continue to be located at the Valley Fire Incident Command/Fire Camp sleeping in tents and continue to get an early start with overnight temperatures below freezing. Rapid progress is being made on repairing the impacts of firefighting. All efforts are now going to suppression repair thanks to success in addressing hot spots near the Robie Creek area and securing containment lines. Some smoke is still visible in the fire interior but is not a threat to containment. There are 33 miles of dozer line as well as hand line that crews are working to restore to a more natural state. More than a dozen miles are completed with some locations already seeded for regrowth. Please honor trail closures for firefighter and public safety. Crews and heavy equipment are active in the fire area.

Closures Remain in Effect for Public and Firefighter Safety: All roads and trails on the Boise Front segment of the Boise River WMA west of Highway 21 and north of Warm Springs Avenue remain closed to all entry until further notice. This closure also extends to all travel off roads and trails. The public is asked to please honor closure signs at trailheads even if fire activity is not visible. Members of the public have been recreating in closed areas. This poses a safety risk to the public and fire crews. 

Evacuation Status Lifted: The Robie Creek community is released from evacuation readiness. There are no further areas in Boise County that are under evacuation readiness recommendations.

Weather: Continued lower temperatures in the Valley Fire area with highs averaging in the mid-50s with minimal precipitation.

Valley Fire Overview: The fire was reported Friday, October 4, 2024, about 1 mile east of Boise on the north side of Idaho State Highway 21. The fire was very visible from East Boise as it burned in mostly grassy fuels in the Boise Foothills. Quick work on initial attack stopped the fire from reaching nearby homes. The current fire cost estimate is $3.9 million.
 

Type 3 Incident, Incident Commander Justin Abbey, ICT3 Trainee: Chris Kramer   

Location: Bitterroot NF: Railroad Creek/ Skalkaho Creek confluence, 26 miles southeast of Hamilton 

Beaverhead-Deerlodge NF: 20 Miles northwest of Georgetown Lake Dam off  Skalkaho Hwy 38 

Start Date: 7/25/2024  

Cause: Undetermined     

Daly Fire Acres: 11,234  Railroad Fire Acres: 1,583 Completion: 58%  Total Personnel: 178 

Current Status : Yesterday’s snow and rain showers provided cooler temperatures and contributed to minimal fire activity. Firefighters continued holding and monitoring previous burn operations. Sawyers progressed along Skalkaho, minimizing the amount of standing dead tress above Hwy 38. Chipping operations continued as well.

 Today, crews will continue holding and monitoring fires edge on Buckhorn Saddle.  Sawers will continue clean up above Skalkaho Hwy 38. Aerial resources are available to the crews as needed. Fire Management will continue developing a suppression repair plan on both the Beaverhead-Deerlodge & Bitterroot National Forests. 

Weather and Fire Behavior : Today is forecast to be mostly sunny, max temperature to be 35-40 degrees with light and variable winds. A low amplitude ridge of high pressure expected to build back over the fire area into the weekend allowing for gradual warming and drying conditions. Another disturbance is expected for Monday bringing more shower activity.  

EVACUATIONS: On October 9, 2024 the Ravalli County Sheriff’s Office issued an Evacuation Warning for residents off of Skalkaho Highway (1700-2500 block) due to the Railroad-Daly Fire. For more information on evacuations visit the Ravalli County Sheriff Facebook page.  

To register your phone number for emergency notifications in Ravalli County visit, http://hyper-reach.com/mtravallisignup.html. 

CLOSURES : The Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest has issued an Area/Road/Trail Closure effective October 4, 2024.  

The Bitterroot National Forest has also issued a road closure effective October 10, 2024. 

 These orders are for public and firefighter safety during fire suppression efforts on the Fire. 

Closure information and maps are posted on the Bitterroot and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests’ website www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/bdnf/alerts-notices and www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/bitterroot/alerts-notices. 

WYDOT to temporarily close I-90 between Acme and Wyola Montana– detours available

Sheridan, Wyo – The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) and Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) have rescheduled the closing of Interstate 90 between Acme Wyoming and Wyola Montana to Monday, October 21, 2024, for the aerial spraying of this stretch of the I-90 corridor for noxious weeds. 

The closure will begin at 7:00 a.m. and will open once spraying is complete – an estimated eight hours. The closure is weather dependent, with Tuesday, October 22 as an alternative date if weather aborts the flight.

MDT will close I-90 at the Wyola, MT Exit 544 and detour eastbound traffic to MT451 and WYO345 through Parkman and Ranchester to the Acme Interchange at Exit 14. 

WYDOT will close I-90 at the Acme, WY Exit 14 and detour westbound traffic onto WYO 345 through Parkman to Wyola, MT Exit 544.

Motorists should anticipate potential delays of up to fifteen minutes and an additional thirty minutes of travel time due to heavy traffic and reduced speed limits. 

All exits along I-90 within the closure area, including all county and private roads, will be closed to traffic.

A twelve-foot width restriction, and 14’9” height restriction for westbound traffic, will be in place. 

Interstate 90 has a severe infestation of ventenata and medusahead in the right-of-way, which serves as a seed source for nearby populations and significantly increases the risk of seed spread throughout the state.

Ventenata and medusahead are extremely damaging invasive species that choke out desirable grasses and can significantly decrease land value. Livestock and wildlife will not graze ventenata or medusahead and they can drastically increase wildfire risk. Both invasive grasses were first confirmed in Wyoming in 2016. 

Sheridan County Weed and Pest (SCWP) will be applying an herbicide utilizing aerial spraying.  Aerial application has proven to be the most effective method of applying this herbicide. To apply the herbicide, helicopters need to fly at an altitude of 30 feet above ground level and cannot make applications in proximity to live traffic.

Application by ground spraying equipment is less effective due to the precise and uniform dispersal of herbicide required.

MDT will participate and herbicide application will take place on a two-mile section north of the state line.

All total, 840 acres of right of way in Wyoming and 97 acres of right of way in Montana will be treated.

SCWP will use two herbicides containing indaziflam and imazapic. Both herbicides are approved by the EPA for use in areas grazed by livestock with no restrictions on grazing following application.

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Photo: Medusahead and Ventenata growing in the right of way along I-90 in Sheridan County.

For information about this news release, contact WYDOT District 4 public relations specialist Laura Dalles at 307-674-2356 or laura.dalles@wyo.gov.
For the latest road conditions, visit www.wyoroad.info, call 5-1-1, or download the Wyoming 511 app.

Follow WYDOT District 4 on Facebook at www.facebook.com/WYDOT District 4-Northeast-Wyoming and Instagram at wydot_northeast_wyoming.

Elk Fire Update – October 18, 2024

Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 3

Incident Commander Casey Cheesbrough

Size: 96,179  acres (no change)

Total Personnel: 714

Containment: 44 percent

Cause: Lightning

Resources: 10 aircraft | 14 crews | 26 engines | 7 dozers | 16 water tenders | 2 masticators | 4 skidders | 5 feller bunchers 4 processors | 3 chippers

Key Messages: Both Sheridan County and Johnson County downgraded several evacuation statuses yesterday. For detailed information about the changes in Sheridan County, go to facebook.com/sheridancountysheriffwy. For Johnson County, go to facebook.com/JohnsonCoWYEMC.

Cabin owners along Red Grade Road will be allowed through the road closure today from 9 am to 5 pm to winterize their cabins. Additional opportunities may be available in the future as fire conditions allow. For detailed information on the requirements, go to Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page: facebook.com/sheridancountysheriffwy.

Today at 6 p.m., after 18 days managing the Elk Fire, Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team (CIMT) 3, under the leadership of Incident Commander Casey Cheesbrough, will transfer command of the incident to Rocky Mountain CIMT 1, under the leadership of Incident Commander Dan Dallas. Team 3 greatly appreciates the outpouring of support, generosity, and gratitude expressed by residents and communities affected by the fire.

Current Situation: Overnight, firefighters were housed at the Sheridan County Fairgrounds and Sheridan County Community College because of the ongoing winter-weather event. “This situation is pretty challenging and really dynamic with the inclement weather, but we will always be proactive with taking care of our firefighters,” said Casey Cheesbrough, Elk Fire incident commander.

The decision to put firefighters back on the fireline today will be evaluated throughout the day. Those crews assessing the fire and road conditions will do so from hard-surface roads to minimize damage to gravel and dirt roads and trails saturated with recent precipitation.

Weather & Fire Behavior: Cold temperatures, high relative humidity, and precipitation yesterday and through the night resulted in minimal fire behavior and no growth. The northern portion of the fire received approximately 1 inch of rain, and the southern side 0.7 inches. Areas above 7,000 feet in elevation received between 5 and 10 inches of snow. The winter weather advisory remains in effect until 6 pm today, bringing the possibility of additional precipitation before a short-duration warming, drying trend begins tomorrow. The soaking rain penetrated soils and vegetation, reducing fire behavior immediately and likely for several days; however, stumps and large pockets of dead and down trees will continue to produce smoke. For air-quality and smoke information, go to airnow.gov. 

Evacuations and Closures: For information on Johnson County evacuations, go to Johnson County Emergency Management’s Facebook page: facebook.com/JohnsonCoWYEMC. For information on Sheridan County evacuations and road closures, go to the Sheridan County Emergency Management website: sheridancountywy.gov/newslist. You can also call the Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office (307-672-3455) or Sheridan County Emergency Management (307-752-2174). US Highway 14 is closed between Burgess Junction and Dayton. View the Wyoming Department of Transportation road-closure map here: wyoroad.info. Bighorn National Forest closure Order No. 02-02-06-24-08 is in effect. The order and map can be viewed here: fs.usda.gov/alerts/bighorn/alerts-notices. 

Elk Fire Information: 

Phone: 307-303-7642 (8 am to 8 pm) | Email: 2024.Elk@firenet.gov | Linktree: linktr.ee/2024ElkFire

Yellow Lake Fire Community Meetings:

Saturday, October 19, 2024

4:00 PM

Kamas Middle School Auditorium 

Sunday, October 20, 2024

4:00 PM

Tabiona School gymnasium at 4:00 p.m. Sunday.

These meeting will be streamed, if technology allows, on both the Ashley and Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest's Facebook pages. 

PACK TRAIL FIRE

Friday, October 18, 2024 Update
Fire Information Phone: 307-395-2351 | Email: 2024.Packtrail @firenet.gov

Total Acres: 89,186        Confined: 62%     Total Personnel: 535

Operations – Yesterday, the Pack Trail Fire received precipitation which greatly moderated fire behavior. The fire activity is minimal, however large diameter dead and down logs, stumps, and slash will continue to smolder within the interior of the fire. On the south side, crews accessed Union Pass Road utilizing Utility Task Vehicles (UTV) to scout and contain the fire’s edge. On the west flank, firefighters removed pumps and gas from the field to prevent freezing. These items are being staged nearby and can be reimplemented quickly if the fire situation changes. Due to the precipitation and hazards associated with driving on icy and muddy roads, most crews will stay at camp today to complete preventative maintenance on their equipment. Crews with UTVs will patrol the fire area, mopping up around the perimeter, focusing on areas with fine fuels, such as meadows and sagebrush. 

Safety – Despite the recent precipitation, Teton Interagency Fire Managers are maintaining the Very High Fire Danger Rating for Grand Teton National Park, the Bridger-Teton National Forest, the Shoshone National Forest, and the National Elk Refuge. This precipitation was not a fire season ending event. Due to wind, fuels will begin to rapidly dry out when the snow melts. Any spark can ignite fire which can grow rapidly into a major incident. Residents and visitors are urged to exercise extreme caution with fires or other possible ignition sources. Never leave your campfire unattended, even for a moment. Always ensure someone is watching it or extinguish it completely before leaving. Drown the fire with water, stir the ashes, and feel with the back of your hand to confirm it is cool. 

Please use caution while driving these areas, especially on narrow secondary roads. Always expect to encounter fire vehicles and heavy equipment in and around the fire area. Check with WY-DOT for possible closures due to fire activity, especially if you are planning to travel on US-26 across the Continental Divide. Closures are not expected, but with active fire in the area checking status before travel is recommended.

“If you fly, we can’t.” Remember that flying a personal drone over a fire area during a temporary flight restriction is illegal and can be an extremely dangerous threat to both our aviators and firefighters on the ground.

Weather – A rain and snow mix fell at lower elevations overnight into this morning, while locations about 8,500 feet experienced 1-3 inches of snow. Today will be mostly cloudy with snow continuing until 1PM. The temperature will be 26-39 degrees with relative humidity’s between 53% and 67%. Winds from the northeast will remain gusty at 25 MPH. Warmer and drier weather will return over the weekend and continue into next week. To learn more about air quality, visit Fire.AirNow.Gov.

Evacuations – Brooks Lake Lodge, Pinnacle Cabins, Falls Camp, and Long Creek have been reduced to a Level 2 “Set” Evacuation Warning. Level 3 “Go” evacuation orders remain in effect for Lava Mountain Lodge and McKenzie Highland Ranch. The Dunoir Road Corridor has been reduced to a Level 1 “Ready” Evacuation Warning. See the Fremont County Emergency Management Facebook Page for alerts and updates. See the Teton County Emergency Management website updates and to sign up for emergency alerts through Everbridge.

Road Closures – The Union Pass Road is closed on the Pinedale Ranger District (BTNF) from Mosquito Lake to the Moon Lake Road on the Wind River District (SHO). Moon Lake Road is also closed. 

Forest Closures - Closure Order #04-03-24-317 is in effect from October 14, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. through November 15, 2024 at 12:00 a.m. unless rescinded. This order supersedes previous orders, including #04-03-24-316, prohibiting the same or similar acts in the same described area. 

For more information, visit: Facebook: USDA Forest Service - Bridger-Teton National Forest, USDA Forest Service - Shoshone National Forest  Pack Trail Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/wybtf-pack-trail-fire 

Yellow Lake Fire 
Incident Update October 18, 2024

Size at time of update: 33,038
Containment: 30%
Personnel: 632
Start: Saturday, September 28, 2024
Cause: Human Caused (Under Investigation)
Location: 10 miles southeast of Francis, Utah

Yellow Lake Fire closure areas were reduced on the Ashley National Forest and the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest as of 6:30 a.m. Updates have been posted to the Facebook page for each Forest.

The entire fire area is receiving rain or snow this morning. About one inch of rain has fallen at lower elevations and six inches of snow has been reported at higher elevations such as Bald Mountain Pass on Mirror Lake Highway, SR150.

A winter storm warning is in effect through midnight with temperatures well below freezing.

Many fire resources are being released this afternoon due to weather and minimal fire behavior. The remaining crews are taking advantage of fireline downtime to do tool maintenance, training and extensive After-Action Reviews (AAR). In this process, crews discuss in-depth what they have been doing on the fire; what worked well; what could have been improved; how it could have been improved, and lessons learned. The AAR is a standard process in all levels of incident management.

This morning, a few firefighters are speaking to students at Duchesne Elementary School to personally thank them for their creative thank you cards. 

Team transition will begin on Sunday from the California Interagency Incident Management Team 2 to the local Type 3 team comprised primarily of personnel from the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache and Ashley National Forests. 

A community meeting will be held on Saturday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. in the Kamas Middle School Auditorium to discuss the transition, including fire area rehabilitation and closures. 

A similar community meeting is scheduled at the Tabiona School gymnasium at 4:00 p.m. Sunday.

Forest Closures: 

• Updated October 18, 2024, the Yellow Lake Fire closure area has been reduced on the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. This Order shall remain in effect until November 25, 2024, unless rescinded.
  https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1208350.pdf
• Updated October 18, 2024, the Yellow Lake Fire closure area has been reduced on the Ashley National Forest. This closure will remain in place through December 31, 2024, or until rescinded.

For updated evacuation zones, please visit: 

https://emergency-management-operations-wasatch.hub.arcgis.com/

https://tricountyemergencyalert.genasys.com/portal/en

https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1208878.pdf 

The fire had rain off and on all day.  Snow level is fell to 6500' at about 4:00 pm and continues to drop as the day progresses.  Lower elevations have seen some snow but it hasn’t stuck. A few smokes still showing where the fire crossed Indian Creek with snow level few hundred feet upslope of the fire.  

Evacuations reduced on Garden and Red Rock Fires

Red Rock Fire

Operations: Precipitation significantly reduced fire behavior, although heat remains in heavy fuels like logs, stumps, and trees, with flames still showing in some areas. Salt Creek is currently the area of most concern as it didn’t get much rain before the snow and smoke remained visible. Due to snow over the fire areas, firefighters assessed and monitored the fire yesterday but did not actively engage. Today, access will remain limited due to snow, rain, and freezing temperatures, but crews will engage the fire where they can safely do so. They’ll continue to patrol and monitor the activity in Salt Creek and scout for additional secondary containment lines to the south. Fire managers will continue to assess needs on the Napias Creek Fire.

Garden Fire

Operations: Precipitation significantly reduced fire behavior on the Garden Fire. Yesterday, crews patrolled the fire’s edge along the Salmon River and Panther Creek corridors. The spike camp along the Salmon River Road was dismantled, and crews will now operate from the Salmon Incident Command Post. Today, crews will continue to patrol, monitor, and act if necessary and safe. Fire managers will begin assessing repair work that needs to be done on handlines.

Additional Information

Weather: Overnight low temperatures tonight should be in the 20s. Only very light precipitation is excepted overnight, limiting snowfall to under an inch. Afternoon high temperatures will rebound into the 40s. Humidity will dry out to 40 and 45% for the afternoon, when skies should clear. Wind will be light. Strong warming and drying will continue into the weekend, but another low is expected to move in Sunday night and Monday, bringing precipitation, high humidity, and cold temperatures.

Smoke: For smoke information, please go to: https://www.airnow.gov/education/what-you-can-do/, or  https://outlooks.airfire.org/outlook/ded7837a 

Closures: The Salmon‐Challis National Forest has implemented a separate and reduced Red Rock and Garden Fire Closure, Order Number: 04‐13‐24‐027 and Order Number 04-13-24-028, effective as of 8:00 pm, Wednesday, October 16, 2024. https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/scnf/alerts-notices 

Safety: A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in place over the Red Rock and Garden fire areas, which includes uncrewed aircraft systems or drones. Reminder that if you fly we can’t, unauthorized drone flights pose serious risks to firefighter and public safety and the effectiveness of wildfire suppression operations. 

Please stay out of the fire area. There is still active fire behavior in the fire area, including group torching and crown runs. There are multiple roads and bridges that have been destroyed or are impassable. Entry into evacuation zones that are in “Go” status is prohibited. The updated forest closure notice that encompasses both the Red Rock Fire and Garden Fire areas includes multiple road and area closures. Barricade closures will be posted at road intersections and forest boundaries. 

Evacuations: For evacuation information in Lemhi County regarding both the Red Rock and Garden fires please go to: https://www.lemhicountyidaho.org/emergency-management-department.

ASHLEY NATIONAL FOREST
DUCHESNE/ROOSEVELT RANGER DISTRICT
ROAD AND AREA CLOSURE

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50 (a) and (b), the following is prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) roads in the Duchesne/Roosevelt Ranger District, Ashley National Forest, described below and shown on the attached map incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A (the “Described Area, Campgrounds, and Roads”):
1. Being in the described area and roads. 36 C.F.R. § 261.55(a) and (b).

EXEMPTIONS:
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:
1. Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS‐7700‐48 (Permit for Use of Roads or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them from this Order or a written determination by a Forest Service authorized officer that a permit is not required under 36 C.F.R. § 251.50(e)(1) or (2).
2. Any federal, state, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty.
3. Federal or state administrative personnel in performance of an official duty.

ROAD AND AREA CLOSURE DESCRIBED:
1. The area described as North Fork of the Duchesne Road (FSR 144) beginning at the forest boundary, north along this road to the Mill Flat Trail (FST 081) and then north along that trail to the middle of section 3, then west to the forest boundary and then south, then west, then south and then east along the forest boundary to the North Fork of the Duchesne Road (FSR 144).
2. FSR 144 starting from the forest boundary to its terminus.
3. FSR 174 starting from the forest boundary to its terminus
4. Aspen Campground, Hades Campground, and Iron Mine Campground.

PURPOSE:
The purpose of this Order is for public health and safety due to Yellow Lake Fire. Wildfire behavior can be unpredictable and due to the close proximity of this fire it is in the publics best interest to remain out of this area.

IMPLEMENTATION:
1. This Order shall be in effect from October 18, 2024 at 0630 AM through December 31, 2024 at 12:00 am.
2. A map identifying the Described Area and Roads is attached and made part of this Order as Exhibit A.
3. Unless otherwise expressly defined in this Order, the terms used in this Order are defined by the regulations of the Secretary of Agriculture, 36 C.F.R. Chapter II, Parts 200‐299. If there are terms in this Order that are not expressly defined in the order or 36 C.F.R. Chapter II, Parts 200‐299, their meaning shall be determined by their plain language definitions.
4. A violation of the above prohibitions is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor by a fine of not more than $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for organizations, or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. 16 U.S.C. § 551; 18 U.S.C. §§ 3559, 3571, and 3581.
5. For more information about this Order, contact the Duchesne/Roosevelt Ranger District located in Duchesne, Utah, telephone (435) 738‐2482 or the Ashley National Forest Supervisor’s Office located in Vernal, Utah, telephone (435) 789-1181.
6. This Order supersedes any previous Order(s) prohibiting the same, or similar acts, in/on the Described Area and Roads.

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forests
Heber-Kamas Ranger District
Yellow Lake Fire Area and Road Closures

PROHIBITIONS
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50 (a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited on the National Forest System Yellow Lake Fire Area, Roads, Campgrounds, Trails, Trailheads and Parking Area/Lots in the Heber-Kamas Ranger District, Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forests. Described below and shown on the attached map incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A. This Order will be in effect October 18, 2024, and shall remain in effect until November 25, 2024, unless rescinded.

1. Being in or upon the Area, Campgrounds, Roads, Campgrounds, Trails, Trailheads and Parking Area/Lots as described below and shown on the attached map. This includes all pedestrian, hikers, equestrian, bicycles, and any type of motorized vehicle. [36 CFR 261.52 (e)] and [36 CFR 261.53(e)]

EXEMPTIONS
Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:
1. Persons with Forest Service Permit specifically exempting them from this Order or a written determination by a Forest Service authorized officer that a permit is not required under 36 C.F.R. § 251.50(e)(1) or (2).
2. Any federal, state, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting resource in the performance of an official duty.
3. Federal or state administrative personnel in performance of an official duty.
 

DESCRIBED 
The Yellow Lake Fire area closure includes all roads, campgrounds, trails, trailhead, parking area/lots. Starting at the Pine Valley campground going east along the south side of the Provo River to Cobblerest campground then goes east to the forest boundary, south along the forest boundary across Highway 35 to the West Fork of the Duchesne River Road (Forest Service Road #050) going west along the northside of the West Fork of the Duchesne River Road (Forest Service Road #050) to the intersection with Mill Hollow Road (Forest Service Road #054) then going north along the eastside of the Mill Hollow Road (Forest Service Road #054) to Highway 35 then going northwest on the north side of Highway 35 following the forest boundary for approx. 3 miles then north along the forest boundary to Pine Valley group campground located in Township 2 South, Range 7 East, Sections 35-36, Township 3 South, Range 7 East, Sections 1-2, 11-14, 24-25, 36, Township 3 South, Range 8 East, Section 1-36,Township 3 South, Range 9 East, Section 6-7, 17-21, 27-34, Township 4 South, Range 7 East, Section 1, 11-15, 22-24, Township 4 South, Range 8 East, Section 2-10, 15-19, Township 4 South, Range 9 East, Section 4-6 all within the Salt Lake Meridian as shown on the attached map and Township 1 North, Range 10 West, Sections 1, 2, 9-30, Township 1 North, Range 11 West, Sections 21-29, 32-36 Township 1 North, Range 6 West, Sections 3-10, 15-22, 30; Township 2 North, Range 10 West, Sections 13, 24, Township 2 North, Range 9 West, Sections 19-22, 27-34 all within the Uintah Based Meridian as shown on the attached map.

PURPOSE 
To Provide for public and firefighter safety during the suppression of the Yellow Lake Fire.

IMPLEMENTATION
1. This Order will be in effect when signed October 18, 2024, and shall remain in effect until November 25, 2024, unless rescinded.
2. A map identifying the road is attached and made part of this Order as Exhibit A. For a digital version of this Order and Exhibit A, go to Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest - Alerts & Notices (usda.gov).
3. Unless otherwise expressly defined in this Order, the terms used in this Order are defined by the regulations of the Secretary of Agriculture, 36 C.F.R. Chapter II, Parts 200-299. If there are terms in this Order that are not expressly defined in the Order or 36 C.F.R. Chapter II, Parts 200-299, their meaning shall be determined by their plain language definitions.
4. A violation of the above prohibitions is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor by a fine of not more than $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for organizations, or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. 16 U.S.C. § 551; 18 U.S.C. §§ 3559, 3571, and 3581.
5. Contact the Heber-Kamas Ranger District, Kamas office in Kamas, Utah (435) 783-4338, Heber office in Heber, Utah (435) 654-0470 and National Forest Supervisor’s Office in South Jordan, Utah (801) 999-2103, for more information about this Order.
6. This Order supersedes any previous Orders prohibiting the same or similar acts in/on the Area, Roads, Campgrounds, Trails, Trailheads and Parking Area/Lots.