Babylon Fire Closure Updated in Utah

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  Manti-Lasal National Forest updated the Babylon Fire closure order effective August 13, 2026“Manti-La Sal National Forest (Monticello Ranger District): Beginning August 13, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. the Manti La Sal National Forest has issued a new Babylon Fire Closure Order (04-10-26-05-06) to reflect the current Babylon Fire footprint on the Monticello Ranger District and areas that are still closed due to hazardous conditions while fire crews continue working. This updated Order replaces the previous Babylon Fire closure and updates which roads, trails, and areas inside the burn area remain closed for public safety and features specific road segments, entire forest road corridors, and several motorized and non‑motorized trails that are included in its scope.”
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  The update to the Babylon Fire closure order was at 12:01 a.m.“Manti-La Sal National Forest (Monticello Ranger District): Beginning August 13, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. the Manti La Sal National Forest has issued a new Babylon Fire Closure Order (04-10-26-05-06) to reflect the current Babylon Fire footprint on the Monticello Ranger District and areas that are still closed due to hazardous conditions while fire crews continue working.”
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  The new Babylon Fire closure order replaces the previous closure“Beginning August 13, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. the Manti La Sal National Forest has issued a new Babylon Fire Closure Order (04-10-26-05-06) to reflect the current Babylon Fire footprint on the Monticello Ranger District and areas that are still closed due to hazardous conditions while fire crews continue working. This updated Order replaces the previous Babylon Fire closure and updates which roads, trails, and areas inside the burn area remain closed for public safety and features specific road segments, entire forest road corridors, and several motorized and non‑motorized trails that are included in its scope.”
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  The new Babylon Fire closure order specifies roads, trails, and areas still closed due to hazardous conditions“Beginning August 13, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. the Manti La Sal National Forest has issued a new Babylon Fire Closure Order (04-10-26-05-06) to reflect the current Babylon Fire footprint on the Monticello Ranger District and areas that are still closed due to hazardous conditions while fire crews continue working. This updated Order replaces the previous Babylon Fire closure and updates which roads, trails, and areas inside the burn area remain closed for public safety and features specific road segments, entire forest road corridors, and several motorized and non‑motorized trails that are included in its scope.”
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  Portions of Causeway road are included in the closure“null”
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  Portions of Stevens Canyon road are included in the closure“null”
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  Portions of Maverick Point road are included in the closure“null”
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  Portions of South Cottonwood road are included in the closure“null”
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  Portions of Vega Point road are included in the closure“null”
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  Vega Creek trail is included in the closure“null”
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  Gooseberry trail is included in the closure“null”
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  Chimney Park trail is included in the closure“null”
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  Non-motorized trails like Posey Canyon are closed“null”
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  Non-motorized trails like Skyline are closed“null”
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  Non-motorized trails like Tuerto are closed“null”
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  Full details and maps are available at the provided link“null”