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Now change the year to 2008 (miles 1235-1335 and 1600-1630 fire
closures) and substitute 'Scott Williamson and Joe Kisner' for
'Elwood'.

Food for thought.
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Not at all the same situation.  

As I recall the account of the story, Scott and Joe did not brazenly go into
a closed area past closure signs, or into a known closed area.  They took an
seemingly okay (no posted or announced warnings) alternate around a fire and
wound up in a closed area due to the extremely fast-moving active fire
situation.  They came around the bend and into the fire fight.  They got
splashed with water from the helicopter drop. They saw and spoke with many
fire and law enforcement officials, who could have, if it had been
warranted, fined or even arrested them.  Instead they were quite supportive
and if I remember right, someone had their picture taken with Scott & Joe.
So yes, they did go through a closed area, but the circumstances are not at
all the same.

I recall vividly in 2007 when the fires were burning outside of Kennedy
Meadows.  They allowed hikers in, right past the smoldering fires and the
fire crews on the ground.  At times, they closed the area.  It was easy to
get caught in a closure in that situation.

L-Rod


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