Akawa Butte Fire Closure Area Reduced

Fire forces temporary closure of the Skalkaho Highway, other roads

Fire is forcing the temporary closure of the Skalkaho Highway, also known as Montana Highway 38, between mile markers 13 and 17.

Akawa Butte Fire closure area reduced

The Deschutes National Forest is reducing the Akawa Butte Fire Temporary Emergency Closure to the fire footprint, which will reopen many popular recreation opportunities and access routes. The reduced closure will remain in place temporarily for public safety while firefighters assess the burn area and mitigate hazards. Several hazards including fire-weakened trees, rolling debris due to...