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Bingham Fire Update, Wednesday, October 2, 2024 10-02-2024
Bingham Fire
Publication Type: News - 10/02/2024 - 15:13
Detroit Ranger District - Located 1.5 miles east of the Bingham Ridge Trailhead in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness east of Marion Forks. The fire is approximately 181 acres according to an infrared detection flight. The fire cause is undetermined. Resources on scene include hand crews, engine crews, dozers, smoke jumpers, rappelers, and aerial resources.
The Forest and Linn County Emergency Managers are working to determine necessary closures for firefighter and public safety. The public is asked to continue avoiding Forest Service Road (FSR) 2253 and the Bingham Ridge Trail #3421 to allow emergency responders and fire crews the space they need to work.
Visitors with permits that include Bingham Ridge Trailhead in the Central Cascades Wilderness Permit system will receive a notification of an upcoming emergency closure.