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Emigrant Creek Ranger District Fire Danger & Restrictions
ClosureSafety brief
Updated
Low fire danger today.
The Second Flat fire is 105,854 acres and 99% contained, while the Jane 102 RX and Wolf A RX fires are also active. Fire danger is currently low in the Emigrant Creek Ranger District. Forest Road 41 and surrounding areas are closed due to post-fire hazards. Check current conditions and specific area closures before your visit.
Restrictions
Campfires and Stoves
Equipment and Work
Shooting and Closures
Forest closures and access limitsRestricted
FSR 41 and surrounding areas closed for post-fire hazard protection
Conditions
- FSR 41 closure from junction of FSR-4120 and FSR-41 at T21S R28E, Sec. 32 north to junction with FSR-4335 at T20S R27E, Sec. 29
- Second Flat Post-Fire Hazards FSR 41 closure from T22S R28E Section 23 (junction of FSR 4707 and FSR 41) northwest to forest boundary at T21S R27E Section 14
Exceptions
- Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48
- Federal, State, or local officials and organized rescue/firefighting forces in performance of official duty
Restrictions last checked
Near-surface wildfire smoke forecast
Estimated AQI*
3max avg 0.5 µg/m³ around 12 AM
Good wildfire smoke
Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:00 PM
* Estimated AQI is an equivalent interpretation of forecast wildfire-smoke PM2.5 only; it is not an observed or official AQI reading.
| Local time | District average | p10 | p90 | Estimated AQI* | Smoke category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2:00 PM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 25, 3:00 PM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 25, 4:00 PM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 25, 5:00 PM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 25, 6:00 PM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 25, 7:00 PM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 25, 8:00 PM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 25, 9:00 PM | 0.3 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈2 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 25, 10:00 PM | 0.4 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈2 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 25, 11:00 PM | 0.4 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈2 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 26, 12:00 AM | 0.5 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈3 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 26, 1:00 AM | 0.4 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈2 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 26, 2:00 AM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 26, 3:00 AM | 0.3 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈2 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 26, 4:00 AM | 0.3 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈2 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 26, 5:00 AM | 0.3 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈2 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 26, 6:00 AM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 26, 7:00 AM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 26, 8:00 AM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 26, 9:00 AM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 26, 10:00 AM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 26, 11:00 AM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 26, 12:00 PM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 26, 1:00 PM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
* Estimated AQI is an equivalent interpretation of forecast wildfire-smoke PM2.5 only; it is not an observed or official AQI reading. HRRR forecasts near-ground smoke; district values are area-weighted, conditions vary by location, and other pollution sources are not included.
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