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Area Closure on National Forest Lands East of Tonasket

Aug 23, 2015

National Forest lands east of Tonasket Washington and south of Highway 20 are closed to public access due to the Tunk Block and North Star fires. The closure extends to the Okanogan-Ferry County line. This closure is necessary to provide for public and firefighters safety.

Information about the Tunk Block and North Star fires is online at http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/state/49/ or by calling 509-723-0916 for the Tunk Block Fire or 509634-2194 for North Star Fire.