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High Lava Fire Expands Forest Closure

Monday, August 10, 2026

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The US Forest Service expanded emergency closures in sections of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest on August 8, 2026, due to the growth of the High Lava Fire in Skamania County. The closure affects areas within the forest that border Skamania County. The fire has been burning in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest since July 2026, and its expansion prompted the new closure order. No specific locations within the forest were named in the announcement. Residents are advised to avoid the affected areas. The Forest Service will provide updates as the fire situation changes.

📄 Source: The Columbian — Skamania County — http://columbian.com/skamania-county/

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The US Forest Service expanded emergency closures in sections of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest on August 8, 2026“The growth of the High Lava Fire in Skamania County has expanded the emergency closure order of sections of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, the US Forest Service announced Saturday.”
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The emergency closures were due to the growth of the High Lava Fire in Skamania County“The growth of the High Lava Fire in Skamania County has expanded the emergency closure order of sections of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, the US Forest Service announced Saturday.”
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The closure affects areas within the forest that border Skamania CountyNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The fire has been burning in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest since July 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The expansion of the fire prompted the new closure order“The growth of the High Lava Fire in Skamania County has expanded the emergency closure order of sections of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, the US Forest Service announced Saturday.”
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No specific locations within the forest were named in the announcementNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Residents are advised to avoid the affected areasNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Forest Service will provide updates as the fire situation changesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.