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The Cliff Mountain Fire started by lightning on July 25 in Hells Canyon National Recreation Area. The fire is 1,108 acres with 20 percent containment. Although there has been no fire activity or smoke in the past several days, firefighters are continuing to actively assess current and future potential movement on the Cliff Mountain Fire and will take aggressive action if needed.

Evacuations: Cuprum is at Evacuation Level 2 (SET) per the Adams County Sheriff. Bear and Wildhorse are at a Level 1 (READY). Only residents and property owners are allowed in the area until further notice.
Closures: The Payette National Forest issued a closure to protect public safety. For more information, visit https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/idpaf-limepoint-fire. County roads within the closure area are only accessible to firefighters and local residents. Huckleberry Campground is inaccessible due to county road restrictions and therefore closed. Forest Road 454 along the Snake River is open, but please drive cautiously.

Restrictions: Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect for the Payette National Forest and all state, private and BLM lands in the fire area. Under these restrictions, campfires are allowed only in recreation sites within metal fire pits. Fires of any kind are not allowed in any dispersed camping areas.