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Sept. 4, 2024
DAYVILLE, Ore. – The Phillip W. Schneider Wildlife Area closed today to all public access until further notice due to the Rail Ridge fire.
The Rail Ridge fire started in the south fork of the John Day River with several lightning strikes on Sept. 2. It has grown to more than 61,000 acres and is still growing. To date, the fire has burned large areas of the Murderers Creek flats and areas to the north. The fire continues to be a significant safety threat on all wildlife area lands at this time.
The Malheur National Forest has also closed large areas on the forest immediately next to the wildlife area. Updates on fire information can be found at Oregon Emergency Management Interactive Map.
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