Public Safety

CORTF Fishhook Fire Updates Closure

Monday, August 10, 2026

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Routt National Forest updated an area closure for the Fishhook Fire on August 10, 2026. The fire, classified as a Type V incident, is managed by Routt National Forest.

The closure affects surrounding forest areas. Residents should check the forest website for the most current information on closures and access restrictions.

📄 Source: InciWeb Active Wildfires — http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/cortf-fishhook-fire

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Routt National Forest updated an area closure for the Fishhook Fire on August 10, 2026“An area closure for the surrounding Forest was updated on August 10, 2026. Please visit 'Alerts' within the Forest website for the most up-to-date information on Forest closures.”
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The Fishhook Fire is classified as a Type V incident“The wildfire is currently managed by the Routt National Forest as a Type V incident.”
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The Fishhook Fire is managed by Routt National Forest“The wildfire is currently managed by the Routt National Forest as a Type V incident.”
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The closure affects surrounding forest areas“An area closure for the surrounding Forest was updated on August 10, 2026. Please visit 'Alerts' within the Forest website for the most up-to-date information on Forest closures.”
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Residents should check the forest website for the most current information on closures and access restrictions“An area closure for the surrounding Forest was updated on August 10, 2026. Please visit 'Alerts' within the Forest website for the most up-to-date information on Forest closures. Website: Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests & Thunder Basin National GrasslandThe wildfire is currently managed by the Routt National Forest as a Type V incident.”