Above, Lassen Peak in 2017. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
Starting today, portions of Lassen Volcanic National Park in Northern California are being closed due to high fire risk due to the Dixie Fire.
KRCR-TV reported:
LASSEN, Calif. — Lassen Volcanic National Park has announced closures due to the Dixie FIre. The fire has burned 181,289 acres in Butte and Plumas Counties and is 19% contained.
The entire area of Lassen Volcanic National Park is closed to backcountry camping. This closure is to protect visitors and provide resource protection during high and extreme fire danger.
Other areas of Lassen Volcanic National Park are also closed.
To read more, go here.
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