OWYHEE COUNTY — Owyhee County has issued a civil emergency. The Bureau of Land Management Owyhee Field Office is issuing a temporary closure of the entire area south of Trout Creek Road and Silver City Road to the East Fork and Main stem of the Owyhee River and from the Oregon border east to Highway 78 and Highway 51 Owyhee County beginning July 28 2026 at 8:00 p.m. and is anticipated to be lifted August 14 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Contact BLM at 2 0 8 3 8 4 3 3 8 8 for additional information. This message was sent b
Public-safety activity in Owyhee County may bring road closures, restricted access, or a heightened law-enforcement presence. Stay informed and avoid the affected area unless directed.
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Residents may encounter road closures, restricted access, and a heightened public-safety presence in and around the affected area.
Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid the affected area; follow any instructions from local authorities; check on family and neighbors.
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