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Gila NF issues closure order for Sacaton Fire
By Dave Burge at KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· July 1, 2026
· 1 min read
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Gila National Forest has issued a temporary closure order for the northwestern corner of the Gila Wilderness. This order is in place to protect public health and safety in an area with active firefighting operations and fire danger associated with the Sacaton Fire. Th...
Key takeaway This order is in place to protect public health and safety in an area with active firefighting operations and fire danger associated with the Sacaton Fire.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Gila National Forest has issued a temporary closure order for the northwestern corner of the Gila Wilderness. This order is in place to protect public health and safety in an area with active firefighting operations and fire danger associated with the Sacaton Fire. Th...
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