August 31, 2023 3:40 a.m.

The Bureau of Land Management has closed public lands within the vicinity of the Chilcoot Fire, located near the Steamboat Creek and Canton Creek areas.

Cheyne Rossbach of the Roseburg District BLM said the emergency closure is for the safety of the public and firefighter safety.

Rossbach said the closure includes the Scaredman Recreation Area, including the day use area and campground. Members of the public may not enter closed areas and all uses – including hiking, hunting, and camping are prohibited.

Swiftwater Field Manager Mike Korn said, “The BLM continues to work closely with the Umpqua National Forest and the Douglas Forest Protective Association to protect public safety on the Chilcoot Fire”.

The full closure order and a map of the closure is available under Roseburg, Chilcoot Fire at: https://www.blm.gov/programs/public-safety-and-fire/fire-and-aviation/regional-info/oregon-washington/fire-restrictions