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Board urged to monitor fire-closure guidance for Kamiak Butte amid high fire-concern weather
Summary
Staff reported frequent calls about potential fire closures at Kamiak Butte and confirmed the park remains open for 'wise use' while Whitman County experiences high fire-concern weather.
Staff told the board that Kamiak Butte remains open 'for wise use' and that the parks office is handling multiple calls each week about possible fire closures as Whitman County experiences high fire-concern weather. No closures were ordered during the meeting and no vote was taken.
The minutes note staff is fielding frequent public inquiries and that fire-weather concerns are influencing park-use questions; the board did not record new restrictions or operational changes at this meeting.
