Unforeseen area closure of Hemlock Crossing, Bench Canyon...

[commonloon]

Agree w/ @Wandering Daisy :-)

But also, if you look at the last fire extend map on inciweb, you can see where the closure might extend to:

https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/photos/CASNF/2 ... 6-CST.jpeg

Guessing they want to keep hikers out of the burn area until most of the burned trees aren't at risk of falling and hitting somebody.

Just my 2 cents.