TRAIL CLOSURES
Trails closed by the fire, according to previous Bee reporting, include the French Meadows Reservoir near the Middle Fork American River, the Western States Trail near Foresthill and the Pacific Crest Trail near Lake Tahoe.
The Rubicon Trail in El Dorado County is also closed.
Those who cross into the boundaries of the Mosquito Fire closure could land jail time or a fine of at least $5,000, the U.S. Forest service wrote on its website.
STATE CLOSURES
The entire Auburn State Recreation Area is closed “until further notice,” according to the state website. The park is south of Interstate 80, stretching from Auburn to Colfax along the American River.
Friday morning air quality in Auburn reached hazardous levels, with an AQI of 420 due to particulate matter.
Campers with reservations will be refunded.
The Folsom Lake State Recreation Area also closed parts of its park due to the Mosquito Fire. The Peninsula Campground and day-use area is closed “until further notice.” Air quality near Folsom, as Friday morning, was unhealthy, according to Sacramento Region Spare the Air.
Campers with reservation will be refunded.