With fires ‘smashing records,’ state closes DNR lands in Eastern Washington

Damage done by the Red Apple Fire near Wenatchee, Washington. (Photo courtesy of Hilary Franz/Twitter)

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is temporarily closing all recreational and public access to DNR-managed lands in Eastern Washington starting Friday.

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The temporary closure will apply to DNR-managed state lands, conservation areas, community forests, and any associated roads, trails, campgrounds, and recreational sites or recreational facilities.

I am announcing the closure of all DNR-managed lands in eastern Washington effective midnight on Friday, July 23, due to extreme fire danger and ongoing drought east

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