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Canyon Complex Fire Information Number: (530) 283-9420
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Fire protection information: http://plumasfiresafe.org;
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Canyon Complex Fire Closure Area (Canyon Complex)
Order No. 12-08 Plumas National ForestCanyon Complex Fire Emergency Area Closure Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a) and (b), and to promote public safety, the following acts are prohibited within the Canyon Complex Fire Closure Area of the Plumas National Forest. This Order is effective from August 27th, 2008, until the Canyon Complex Fire is fully suppressed. Going into or being upon National Forest System lands within the Canyon Complex Fire Closure Area. The Canyon Complex Fire Closure Area is described below and shown on Exhibit A. 36 CFR 261.52(e). The Canyon Complex Fire Closure Area begins at the intersection of the boundary of the Plumas National Forest and Forest Road No. 22N25, then continues north along the Forest Road No. 22N25 to its intersection with Forest Road No. 22N02X, then continues northeast along Forest Road No. 22N02X to its intersection with Forest Road No 22N94, then continues northeast along Forest Road No. 22N94 to its intersection with the east section line of...

Canyon Complex Fire Closure Area Reduced (Canyon Complex)
View the updated Canyon Complex closure area on the Plumas NF website, www.fs.fed.us/r5/plumas, under Forest Orders

Feather Falls Trail, Campground, and Surrounding A (Canyon Complex)
Feather Falls Trail, Campground and surrounding area: The Feather Falls campground, trail, and overlook will remain closed through Labor Day and longer due to damage by wildfires. The fires caused damage to trail structures, including the bridge to the overlook, and to trees that have already fallen and others that may fall across the trail, posing hazards. A thorough assessment of damage is taking place and restoration efforts will begin soon. A closure notice has been placed at the Feather Falls access road located just off Lumpkin Road about 1/2 mile west of the town of Feather Falls. Other closures remain in affect for Bald Rock Dome Trail, Hanson's Bar, Hartman Bar, Milsap Bar, Hunter's Ravine and Kennedy Butte trails (Forest order #12-08).Visitors traveling in the Plumas NF are advised to use caution by staying on established roads and to be alert to emergency vehicle traffic. For more information about the closures and related maps, visit the Plumas National Forest...

Pacific Crest Trail Closure Order (order No . 10 - 08 (Canyon Complex)
Please see map under images. A re-route is available using the Indian Springs OHV route. Order No. 10-08 Plumas National ForestCanyon Complex Fire Emergency Trail Closure Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (b), and to promote public safety, the following act is prohibited on the Plumas National Forest. This Order is effective from August 14th, 2008, until the Canyon Complex Fire is fully suppressed. Being on the Pacific Crest Trail starting at its intersection with the Plumas National Forest boundary (Township 25 North, Range 6 East, Section 15, Mount Diablo Base and Meridian), then continuing southeast to its intersection with California State Highway 70 (Township 25 North, Range 6 East, Section 23), as shown on Exhibit A. 36 CFR 261.55(a). Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order: Persons with a permit from the Forest Service specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited act or omission. Any Federal, State, or local officer or member of an...

8 / 19 / 08 Edits - Canyon Complex Update (Canyon Complex)
Canyon Complex Fire Information Updatewww.inciweb.org and www.fs.fed.us/r5/plumas/ Contact: Public Information Office (530) 283-2050FRIDAY, August 15, 2008 - 8 am PDT Update - This the last formal update for this complex.News & Events for the Canyon Complex:Crews have completed rehab work on all primary and contingency control lines as of today. Interior burning continues to put up occasional smoke plumes from the Canyon Complex. Several of these smoke plumes continue to concern residents. Mop up of all smokes within 300 feet of the burned perimeter has been completed as of today. Crews will begin systematic patrol of this complex today.The Pacific Crest Trail is now open from State highway 70 South through the Bucks Area Wilderness to LaPorte Road. It is closed from State Highway 70, north and northwest to the Pumas-Lassen National Forests Boundary. There is no alternate route available. PCT hikers are advised to utilize the Plumas Transit bus service from Quincy to Chester; then...