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High Lava Fire Forces Forest Closures | Seattle News
The High Lava Fire rages in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, sparked by lightning on July 23rd and still growing despite firefighting efforts. Located northwest of Stabler and west of Trapper Creek Wilderness, the blaze has triggered emergency closures for trails like West Crater and Soda Peaks Trailhead—though access to Soda Peaks via Trapper Creek remains open. All motorized and pedestrian access is banned in affected zones, with over 20 forest roads shut down for safety and firefighting operations. Fire restrictions are strict: no open fires, wood or charcoal grills, pellet fires, or…
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