October 27, 2020- Sierra National Forest has extended the closure area around the Creek Fire as of October 27th.
For Details about the closure please go to: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/sierra/alerts-notices/..
Forest Order No. 05-15-00-20-17
Sierra National Forest
Forest Closure Order
Pursuant 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 Sierra National Forest. This Order is effective from October 27, 2020 through November 9, 2020.
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Going into or being upon National Forest System lands within the Sierra National Forest Closure Area, as shown on Exhibit A and described in Exhibit B. 36 C.F.R. § 261.52(e).
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Being on a National Forest System road within the Sierra National Forest, except those listed in Exhibit C outside of the Sierra National Forest Closure Area. 36 C.F.R. § 261.54(e).
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Being on a National Forest System trail within the Sierra National Forest, except those listed in Exhibit D outside of the Sierra National Forest Closure Area. 36 C.F.R. § 261.55(a).
Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:
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Any Federal, State, or local officer or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty.
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Persons with a Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them from this Order.
These prohibitions are in addition to the general prohibitions contained in 36 C.F.R. Part 261, Subpart A.
A violation of these prohibitions is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 18 U.S.C. §§ 3559, 3571, and 3581.
Executed in Clovis, California on October 26, 2020.
