Areas of the Tahoe National Forest that were closed last week due to the Lowell Fire have been reopened.

With the Lowell Fire approaching full containment, an emergency closure order for selected land, roads and trails on the Tahoe National Forest related to the Lowell Fire was rescinded today.

The lands that were subject to the closure are on the south side of the Yuba River Ranger District just north of the Lowell Fire area.

However, forest visitors should be aware of equipment and vehicles in the area engaged in fire and rehabilitation activities.