SISTERS, Ore. -- The Deschutes National Forest lifted the Akawa Butte Fire Temporary Emergency Closure on Wednesday, but still advised caution to those visiting the recently burned area.

"A burned landscape presents a number of safety hazards that either did not exist prior to the fire or have been exacerbated by the effects of the fire," the agency said. "In some cases, these hazardous conditions may persist for several years after a fire.

They advised to "be very aware of your surroundings, follow warning signs, area closures and directions from agency personnel and pay particular attention to these potential safety hazards. Be especially wary of hazard trees after rain events or during wind."

Here's what they urged, when entering a burned area:

LOOK UP for upslope burned areas, snags and exposed rocks that may fall.

LOOK DOWN for debris from falling rocks, erosion – especially at road and trail edges and ash pits (which may form from root pockets or stumps of burned trees).

LOOK AROUND. Be situationally aware. Check the weather before you travel, including at higher elevations. Wind, rain, ice and snow can increase the risk of tree fall, rock fall, slides and other hazards. Flash floods and landslide risks are elevated below severely burned areas.

Meanwhile, the Ochoco National Forest and Crooked River National Grassland said late Wednesday they plan to reduce the size of the emergency closure order for the Rowe Creek Fire, starting on Friday.

Here's the rest of that announcement:

The Akawa Butte and Round Butte Fire Closure Orders have been terminated. Shingle and Coyote Fire Closures remain the same.

Reduced emergency closures will remain in effect for the Rowe Creek, Shingle and Coyote Fire areas due to hazards created as a result of fire activity.

The remaining closures are necessary to protect the public and provide a safe environment for firefighters as they continue suppression and repair efforts. Forest officials recognize that these closures impact local communities, in particular hunters, campers, and other visitors and will continue to monitor and adjust as it is safe to do so.

To view closure maps and more information about each closure, visit the Ochoco NF & Crooked River NG webpage,

https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/ochoco

- Alerts.

Please note: Friday's Rowe Creek Complex Closure Order will include FS Road Closures on the eastern edge of the closure area including:

- FSR 42 is closed to the west from the intersection of FSR 42 and FSR 4215.

-FSR 4210 is closed from the intersection of FSR 42 to the intersection of FSR 22.

-FSR 22 is closed from the intersection of FSR 4210 west to the intersection with Ochoco Ranger Station Road.