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Due to successful firefighting efforts and favorable weather conditions, the Willamette National Forest reduced the emergency closure area for the Bingham Fire on Oct. 10, 2024, reopening popular recreation sites. The closure order, which is for public and firefighter safety, is in effect through Jan. 1, 2025, unless modified sooner.

The Bingham Fire, located in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness east of Marion Forks, was reported Sept. 30, 2024, and is approximately 199 acres in size and 65% contained. 

Recreation sites now open include Pamelia Lake Trail #3439 and Trailhead, Pine Ridge Trail #3443 and Trailhead, Blue Lake Trail #3422, and Grizzly Peak Trail #3428. Highway 22 and the Pacific Crest Trail through the Mount Jefferson Wilderness remain open.

Trailheads and trails that remain closed include Bingham Ridge Trail #3421 and Trailhead, Independence Rock Trail #3431 and Trailhead, Marion Lake Trail #3436 and Trailhead, and Lake of the Woods Trail #3493.

For a map of the Bingham closure area and a complete list of recreation sites and roads included in the order, visit the Willamette National Forest website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/willamette/alerts-notices.

The Linn County Sheriff’s Office also modified an evacuation order for a large area of the Mount Jefferson Wilderness. For details visit https://www.linnsheriff.org/wildfire_live_updates/

Please be aware of current restrictions on the Willamette National Forest before heading out into the forest and share information with others. As fire restrictions change, information will be available at https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/willamette/fire.