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Forest Closure in place near Elk Fire in Blanco District

Closure in place to protect firefighter and public safety

MEEKER | The White River National Forest has issued a public closure for firefighter and public safety in the vicinity of the Elk Fire in Rio Blanco County.

The closure is within the Blanco Ranger District west of and including the Long-Lost Trail system. The Long-Lost trail is defined as trail #1808 from its start along county road 8 (Long Lost Trailhead), extending north to trail…