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Sections of Lassen Volcanic National Park to reopen Aug. 17 

Forest Order No. 06-24-07Lassen National ForestPark Fire ClosurePursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) and (b), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited within the Lassen National Forest. This Order is effective from 08/16/2024, through 12/31/2024. 

While the majority of the Park Fire is on non-federal property, portions of nearby federal lands have been affected, prompting temporary closures. These closures are in place to protect public safety and support firefighting efforts.

News Release Date: July 27, 2024Lassen Volcanic National Park closed due to Park FireMedia contacts: Ana Beatriz Cholo, 805-750-9356, ana_cholo@nps.gov

I have decided to close the portion of the Lassen National Forest that may be affected by the Park Fire. The Park Fire has exhibited extreme fire behavior, has grown rapidly to over 300,000 acres, and is experiencing very high temperatures and red flag warnings for the area.

United States Department of the Interior BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENTNorthern California District6640 Lockheed Dr., Redding, CA 96002July 27th, 2024, Temporary Emergency Fire Closure Order

Lassen National Forest, Supervisor's OfficeDate: July 26, 2024Forest Order No. 06-24-05 - Park Fire Closure OrderDeb Bumpus, Forest Supervisor, Lassen National Forest

Forest Order No. 06-24-05 Lassen National Forest Park Fire Closure