Crater Lake National Park, Ore. – Tourists and locals headed to a normally-scenic Oregon attraction may want to reschedule their trips.
Multiple wildfires burning around Crater Lake are creating smoky conditions impacting views and air quality in the park.
The lighting-caused Blanket Creek Fire and the Spruce Lake Fire have burned a combined approximate total of 6,600 acres west and southwest of the Crater Lake Caldera.
According to park officials, both fires are putting out a significant amount of smoke.
People with sensitivities to smoke are advised to visit the park at a later date.
In addition, the Spruce Fire has prompted the closure of a section of the Pacific Crest Trail, the Bald Crater Loop Trail and the Bert Creek Trail.
You can view the latest conditions on Crater Lake’s webcams: https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/photosmultimedia/webcams.htm
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