WRNF: Forest Order for Derby Fire expands closure

White River National Forest

U.S. Forest Service – White River National Forest has expanded their public closure in the vicinity of the #DerbyFire for firefighter and public safety.

The new Forest Order expands the closure to the southwest, including the area from southwest of Sweetwater Lake to the west rim of Deep Creek Canyon.

8-23-25-USFS forest closure area

The entire White River National Forest remains under Stage 2 Fire Restrictions, meaning no campfires are allowed anywhere on the Forest, among other restrictions.

WRNF: Forest Order for Derby Fire expands closure