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This is the final closure update for this fire on inciweb.  For current information, visit the websites listed below.

Air: The Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR) in the Bucktail fire area is lifted. 

Land: While the area closure remains in effect, Highway 90 and the 25 Mesa Road is open to through traffic. Road and area closures within the proximity of the fire area remain closed. This includes Houser Road and Cottonwood Trail. For a complete list of closed roads and a map of the closure area, please visit: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/coupd-bucktail-fire. 

Authorities will continue to evaluate road conditions in the affected area to determine the best approach for reopening other roads in the future.

The BLM temporary Emergency Closure Order and map are posted to the BLM Southwest District Fire page under Current Fire Restrictions & Notices / Uncompahgre Field Office at: https://www.blm.gov/programs/public-safety-and-fire/fire-and-aviation/regional-information/colorado/southwest-district.

The Forest Service temporary Emergency Closure Order and map are posted on the Forest Service Website at: fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1198456.pdf. For information about Bucktail fire Forest Service road closures, please contact the Norwood Ranger District at (970) 327-4261.