The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety during the Widemouth 2 Fire and post fire containment. This shall be in effect from July 29, 2026, at 17:00 and will remain in effect until October 15, 2026, unless rescinded
Alert Start Date: July 29, 2026
Alert End Date:
October 15, 2026
Order Number: 0408-26-11
Contact Information
Contact Name:
Fillmore Ranger District
Contact Number:
435-743-5721
Associated Documents
Widemouth 2 Fire Closure Order
Forest Order
U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service
Fishlake National Forest
Widemouth 2 Fire Closure Order
PROHIBITIONS
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 551 and 36 CFR 261.50 (a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited in
the National Forest System (NFS) lands, roads, and trail within the Fillmore Ranger District of
the Fishlake National Forest, which is closed for safety due to wildland fire:
1. Entering or being in an area. 36 CFR § 261.52(e)
2. Being on the Road 36 CFR § 261.54(e)
3. Being on a Trail. 36 CFR § 261.55(a)
EXEMPTIONS
Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:
1. Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads,
Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them
from this Order or a written determination by a Forest Service authorized officer
that a permit is not required under 36 C.F.R. § 251.50(e)(1) or (2).
2. Any Federal, State, or Local Officer, or member of an organized rescue or
firefighting force in the performance of an official duty.
AREA DESCRIBED
Area Closure: the area closed by this Order is depicted on the Map attached hereto as
Exhibit A, which is incorporated herein by reference and is generally described as:
Beginning at the administrative Forest boundary and Forest Road 106 South along Forest
Road 106 to the intersection of Forest Road 106 and Forest Road 108; West along Forest
Road 108 to Bull Valley; West of Forest Trail 338 to the Narrows; West along Forest Road
108 to the administrative Forest boundary at Dog Valley; North and East along the
administrative Forest boundary back to the intersection of the administrative Forest
boundary and Forest Road 106.
All roads and trails within the above-described area are closed.
Closed Roads:
106, 108, 433, 488, 489, 879, 881, 109, 447, 890, 892, 893, 894, 2260, 2261, 2262, 2263,
2257, 2258
Closed Trails:
155, 345, 338, 502, 344, 334, 504, 500
PURPOSE
The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety during The Widemouth 2 Fire
and post fire containment.
IMPLEMENTATION
1. This shall be in effect from July 29, 2026, at 17:00 and will remain in effect until
October 15, 2026, unless rescinded.
2. A map identifying the Described Area is attached and made part of this Order as
Exhibit A.
3. Unless otherwise expressly defined in this Order, the terms used in this Order are
defined by the regulations of the Secretary of Agriculture, 36 C.F.R. Chapter II,
Parts 200-299. If there are terms in this Order that are not expressly defined in the
Order or 36 C.F.R. Chapter II, Parts 200-299, their meaning shall be determined by
their plain language definitions.
4. A violation of the above prohibitions is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor by a
fine of not more than $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for organizations, or by
imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. 16 U.S.C. § 551; 18
U.S.C. §§ 3559, 3571, and 3581.
5. Contact the Fishlake National Forest Supervisor’s Office in Richfield, Utah, (435)
896-9233, or the Fillmore Ranger District Office in Fillmore, Utah, (435)-743-5721
for more information about this Order.
Signed and issued on July 29th, 2026.
Michael Elson
Forest Supervisor
Fishlake National Forest
Maps
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Widemouth2 Fire Area Closure Map
