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Boulder Lake Fire Update for Sept. 6

Update: The Boulder Lake Fire is now 25 acres in size, with observed fire activity on the southeast flank of the fire. The fire is burning about .75 miles east of Boulder Lake in the Rattlesnake Wilderness. Firefighters are on-scene assessing the situation and scouting for possible containment options outside of the wilderness to the southeast of the fire. Helicopters may be used periodically to limit fire spread. The Boulder Lake Fire is surrounded to the east and southeast by the Mineral Primm Fire (2003) and to the north by the Liberty Fire (2017) burned areas.
 
Fire activity is expected to increase in the afternoons due to persistent hot, dry and breezy conditions. Due to current and predicted fire behavior, the Gold Creek Cabin (Forest Service structure) is closed for public use. Crews are clearing vegetation away from cabin and applying aluminized structure wrap, or cabin wrap, to the exterior of the cabin to protect it from potential radiant heat and embers. Emergency trail closures remain in effect for this area (please see below).  
 
The need for additional closures will be reassessed based on current and predicted fire behavior. Firefighters and managers are anticipating a critical fire weather day today and tomorrow with the potential for increased fire activity and smoke production. 

 Emergency closures are in effect for public safety. The following trails/locations are currently closed:

• Gold Creek Trail #518 from its junction with #336 (Fly Lake Trail) south to its junction with Boulder Lake Trail #333.
• Gold Cabin Trail #519 and Gold Creek Cabin (Forest Service structure).