Hurricane Ridge closed 'indefinitely' after fire destroys Day Lodge

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Hurricane Ridge is closed indefinitely, after the visitor center lodge was destroyed in a fire earlier this month.

The day lodge burned to the ground on May 7, 2023, while it had been undergoing renovations since March. Officials said the structure was a complete loss, and are still investigating what caused the fire in the first place.

The lodge was scheduled to reopen for Memorial Day weekend, but instead, officials announced the ridge was closed to hikers while they investigate. People can still visit nearby hiking areas, but Hurricane Ridge Rd past Heart O’ the Hills campground are closed to the public.

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Officials say it is not known when they will reopen Hurricane Ridge, as they need to make sure any fire hazards are taken care of.

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