October 26, 2023 3:45 a.m.

Rogue River Siskiyou National Forest Acting Forest Supervisor Jake Winn has signed an order that reduces the Emergency Area and Road Closure for the Anvil Fire, effective Wednesday.

It will remain in place until July 1st, unless it is rescinded sooner.

The area closure now includes:

*The entirety of the Grassy Knob Wilderness

The road closure includes:

*FSR 5201, also known as Sixes River Road from the junction of FSR 5325, which is also called Elk River Road, to the junction of FSR 5201-390, which is also known as Butler Creek Road

The trail closure includes:

*Trail #1241 – Grass Knob Trail

Go to: https://www.fs.usda.gov/rogue-siskiyou for more about the Rogue River Siskiyou National Forest.