Wildfire reported in Ozark County

devilsbackbonefire

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U.S. Forest Service fire fighters are responding to a wildfire east of Dora in Ozark County. According to officials, the fire is in the Devil’s Backbone Wilderness off Missouri Route CC near the North Fork Recreation Area.

Due to the location of the wildfire, trails in the Devil’s Backbone Wilderness are temporarily closed. Forest service officials are asking residents and visitors to avoid the Devil’s Backbone Wilderness and the North Fork Recreation Area for their safety and for fire fighter safety and response.

This is on ongoing, evolving situation. Updates will be sent out as more information becomes available.

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