Sept. 12, 2022 12:45 p.m.

South Slough Reserve and the Elliott State Forest have reopened to the public as of Monday, according to the Oregon Department of State Lands.

The areas were closed over the weekend due to extreme wildfire danger. The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for southwest Oregon indicating critical fire conditions. The Red Flag Warning has since been lifted, following the movement of cooler, moist weather into the region.

Visitors are asked to help reduce the risk of wildfires by following burn restrictions and fire-safe practices when recreating at South Slough Reserve or the Elliott State Forest, as Oregon is still in the middle of wildfire season

The Department of State Lands will continue to monitor conditions. For the latest updates, visit www.oregon.gov/DSL