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Property Owners Allowed Back Into Cottonwood Fire Area

By Porter Huntsman · July 11, 2026 · 1 min read
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Property Owners Allowed Back Into Cottonwood Fire Area
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Some property owners are being permitted to return to areas burned by the Cottonwood Fire. The Beaver County Sheriff announced that access is available for specific locations during daytime hours.

Key takeaways

  • Property owners can return to Merchant Valley, Hi-Low, and Kents Lake.
  • Access is limited to 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and tomorrow.
  • Overnight stays are prohibited in the fire area.
  • The reentry allows for damage assessment and flood preparation.
  • Registration with the Beaver County Sheriff is mandatory for homeowners.

Certain property owners are being allowed back into areas impacted by the Cottonwood Fire. According to the Beaver County Sheriff, access is being granted to Merchant Valley, Hi-Low, and Kents Lake.

This access is permitted today and tomorrow between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. However, overnight stays are not allowed.

The purpose of allowing reentry is to enable property owners to assess damage and prepare their homes for floods or other dangerous weather conditions.

Homeowners are required to first register with the Beaver County Sheriff before entering the area.

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