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    Wildfire Forces Closure of Kolob Canyons

    Wildfire Forces Closure of Kolob Canyons

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    Date: July 29, 2009
    Contact: David Eaker, 435-772-7811
    A fast moving wildfire has forced the closure of the Kolob Canyons area of Zion National Park. This fire has the potential to quickly move through the park and threaten the safety of visitors. Because of that, the Kolob Canyons Scenic Drive (located at Exit 40 on Interstate 15), and all trails leading from it are closed to the public at the park visitor center gate. The visitor center and parking lot remain open. The closure will remain in effect until it is safe to reopen the road and trails. The Hop Valley Trail, along the Kolob Terrace Road, is also closed due to the fire. In addition, Park Rangers have evacuated hikers from the LaVerkin Creek Trail to ensure their safety.

    The Cliff Fire was ignited by lightning last night during a strong thunderstorm that passed through the area. The fire is estimated at 200 acres and is currently burning on National Park Service and Bureau of Land Management lands. The fire started on Black Ridge, 2 miles east of Interstate 15 and 6 miles south of the Kolob Canyons Visitor Center and has been moving in a northeastern direction into the park

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    Cliff Fire Update

    Date: July 30, 2009
    Contact: David Eaker, 435-772-7811
    A wildfire that moved into the park on Wednesday, July 29 has forced the closure of the Kolob Canyons District of Zion National Park. This fire, driven by southwest winds, has the potential to quickly move through the park and threaten the safety of visitors. Because of that, Park Superintendent Jock Whitworth has closed the entire Kolob Canyons District of the park. The closure area includes the five mile Kolob Canyons Scenic Drive (located at Exit 40 on Interstate 15), and all trails leading from it. These trails include LaVerkin Creek, Middle Fork of Taylor Creek, Timber Creek Overlook and Hop Valley. The Kolob Canyons Visitor Center remains open as does the Zion Canyon area of the park, near Springdale. These closures will remain in effect until it is safe to reopen the road and trails.

    The Cliff Fire was ignited by lightning on Tuesday night, July 28 during a strong thunderstorm that passed through the area. The fire is estimated at 750 acres (350 acres in the park) and is currently burning on National Park Service and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands. The fire started on Black Ridge (BLM lands), 2 miles east of Interstate 15 and 6 miles south of the Kolob Canyons Visitor Center and has been moving in a northeastern direction into the park

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    Cliff Fire in Zion National Park Fully Contained
    Date: August 2, 2009
    Contact: David Eaker, 435-772-7811

    This will be the last fire update on the Cliff Fire unless significant events occur.

    Firefighters have fully contained the Cliff Fire that has been burning in Zion National Park and adjoining Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands. Due to the hard work of the firefighters and some timely precipitation a few days ago the fire was contained yesterday afternoon. With the fire no longer a direct threat to visitors, the Kolob Canyons Scenic Drive has been reopened. In addition, all the trails in the Kolob Canyons area have been reopened to day use only. No overnight camping will be allowed until fire managers are certain there is no longer a threat to backcountry users.

    Yesterday, firefighters mopped up any remaining hot spots along the fireline to ensure containment. The fire

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