Effective immediately, the Elliott State Forest and South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve are closed to the public due to extreme fire danger.

The Oregon Department of State Lands today enacted the closures as a public safety measure. 

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for southwest Oregon indicating critical fire conditions. Strong, gusty winds with low humidity and high fire danger can cause significant spread of new and existing fires.

The Elliott and South Slough Reserve will remain closed until further notice. For current status, visit www.oregon.gov/DSL or call 541-388-6112 for Elliott updates or 541-888-5558, ext. 121 for South Slough Reserve updates.