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2025 Press Releases

Klamath National Forest lifts fire restrictions

Release Date: September 19, 2025
YREKA, Calif., Sept. 19, 2025— With recent precipitation, shorter days, and colder nights Klamath National Forest fire staff have lifted the forest…

Smokey Bear Balloon returns to Montague Balloon Fair

Release Date: September 16, 2025
YREKA, Calif., September 16, 2025— The Klamath National Forest is pleased to announce that the Smokey Bear Hot Air Balloon will be part of the 2025…

Labor Day Top tips to help prevent human-caused wildfires

Release Date: August 29, 2025
YREKA, Calif., Aug. 29, 2025 — As our nation gears up for the holiday weekend, Labor Day, the Klamath National Forest encourages everyone to help…

Lightning-caused Blue Fire grows to 134 acres

Release Date: August 29, 2025
YREKA, Calif., August 29, 2025 — The Blue Fire started on August 26th after several days of thunderstorms brought copious amounts of lightning to…
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