U.S Forest Service

Eldorado National Forest

100 Forni Road

Placerville, CA 95667

530 622-5061

kristi.schroeder@usda.gov

fs.usda.gov/eldorado

For Immediate Release

Eldorado National Forest reduces Crozier Fire Area Closure

Placerville, Calif., August 14, 2024 — The Eldorado National Forest has reduced the closure area surrounding the Crozier Fire perimeter in the Georgetown Ranger District. There continues to be hazards in the burned area requiring ongoing assessment and repair before the area can be fully reopened. A portion of the Georgetown Ranger District south of Wentworth Springs Road including the Rock Creek OHV Trail System is still closed. Wentworth Springs Road is open. The public is advised to remain cautious when recreating near fire-impacted areas.

The details of the revised Crozier Fire Area Closure and a map can be found in Forest Order 03-24-12 at www.fs.usda.gov/eldorado. This forest order only applies to National Forest lands, roads, and trails within the forest order boundary. Private landowners within the forest order boundary can access their private land.

For information about visiting the Georgetown Ranger District, contact 530-333-4312, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday. 

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