Firefighters have been working hard since the Geology Fire began last Saturday. We are glad to share that today the fire was 100% contained at 1,088 acres.
Crews will continue to patrol the area over the next several days, checking for remaining heat. Park staff will continue to repair damage from suppression activity and assess the need for rehabilitation of affected areas.
Visitors may see wind-blown gray ash near the fire area. This may look similar to smoke, but ash moves differently and dissipates quickly. Visitors should report any true smoke they see to a park ranger.
Pinkham Canyon and Fried Liver Wash areas are closed to hiking. Backcountry wilderness camping is closed in the Lost Horse, Pleasant Valley, Twin Tanks, and Hexie Mountain zones. All other areas of the park remain open for visitor use, with the exception of seasonal closures listed on the park website: https://www.nps.gov/jotr/.
Geology Tour Road and Berdoo Canyon Road will reopen on Sunday, 6/18.
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