The Gifford Pinchot National Forest expanded its road closure order for the Backbone Fire in East Lewis County on Saturday, according to the U.S. Forest Service (USFS). The fire, located ...
The Gifford Pinchot National Forest on Saturday issued an emergency closure order for the Backbone Fire in East Lewis County, according to a news release from the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).
Crews are working on containment, a spokesperson told The News Tribune. Authorities urge residents to drive slowly and be cautious in the area.