Wildfire

Due to decreased fire activity across the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, this InciWeb page will NOT be maintained after September 1, 2021. For the latest fire information for the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, please visit the following resources:Forest WebsiteForest Fire Information PageForest Facebook pageForest Twitter pageOfficial Forest Mobile app: search "Nez Perce Clearwater" in your app store On June 30th, a succession of thunderstorm systems moved through north-central Idaho bringing lots of lightning and very little precipitation. These thunderstorms resulted in numerous wildfires on the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests and the surrounding areas. The U.S. Forest Service, Idaho Department of Lands, Clearwater-Potlatch Timber Protective Association, Nez Perce Tribe, the Incident Management Teams and the Bureau of Land Management, are working together to prioritize resources between wildfires based on immediate threats to life and property.The area has...

The Storm Theatre Complex consists of 26 Backcountry fires and the Storm Creek Fire. The Storm Creek Fire is located 9 miles southeast of Powell, Idaho. The 26 Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests Backcountry Fires are within an approximately 815,000 acre remote, roadless area north of Highway 12, east of the Clearwater River, South of the Idaho Panhandle National Forest, south of the Lolo National Forest, and west of the Bitterroot National Forest. The fires range in size from less than one acre to 15,000 acres.  These fires are being managed using a point protection strategy because of extreme competition for fire suppression resources and the comparably low values at risk.  There will be no more updates posted to this page unless there is significant fire activity to report. The Storm Theatre Complex fires will be included in future forest-wide updates as needed. These updates, as well as the most up to date closure information, can be found on the Nez...

The Dixie and Jumbo fires are located approximately 40 miles southeast of Grangeville and 15 miles south of Elk City, Idaho near the communities of Comstock and Dixie.  The Dixie Fire was started by lightning on July 5, 2021 and the Jumbo Fire was started by lightning on July 6, 2021.  The fires are burning in mixed conifer stands in steep and rugged terrain.  There will be no more updates posted to this page unless there is significant fire activity to report. The Dixie & Jumbo fires will be included in future forest-wide updates. These updates, as well as the most up to date closure information, can be found on the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests website

 As of Tuesday, September 14th, the Scarface Fire has merged with the Boundary Fire, and is being managed as one fire by Great Basin Incident Management Team 5 - Marty Adell, Incident Commander.   Please take note of the new Fire Information phone number 208-806-1719, which will be staffed daily from 8am - 8 pm, and email address 2021.boundary@firenet.gov     Visit Boundary Fire Information - InciWeb the Incident Information System (nwcg.gov) for continued

Trail Closures are once again in effect. Trails to the west of the fire are closed until further notice. Please reference the maps and closures section for more information.The Club Fire experienced growth to the east and northeast on September 6 and 7, 2021 adding about 1,400 acres to the total acreage. Subsequent days have continued to see growth to the east/northeast due to high winds and low relative humidity, however cloud and smoke cover on the morning of September 10  was limiting fire behavior. The fire is surrounded by burn scars from previous fires, though some older burned areas are not slowing growth. The fire has been burning actively through the 1988 Silver Fire, but managers are not seeing active spread through the 2007 Tag Fire area. Firefighters are in place at Cold Meadows Guard Station establishing point protection for the administrative site. As of September 9th, the fire was estimated to be around 2.5 miles to the southwest of Cold Meadows. This fire started...

The Vinegar Fire has not had active fire behavior for two weeks (since the last rain) as of September 10, 2021.  This fire started approximately 2 miles north of the Cabin Creek administrative site. Crews have put point protection measures in place at Cabin Creek. The Cabin Creek airstrip is closed to general aviation, NOTAM # I0807-141. The Club, Rush Creek, and Vinegar fires were started by lightning on July 15, 2021. A local Type 4 Incident Management organization is managing the fires. There are no closures associated with this fire, however; new trail closures are in effect for the Club Fire.Three fires are burning in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness on the Payette National Forest. The Club, Rush Creek, and Vinegar fires were started by lightning on July 15, 2021.All closures have been lifted and the Cabin Creek airstrip is open for general aviation use.When recreating in the burned area, the public needs to manage their own risk by being aware of...

The Rush Creek Fire grew to the southeast and increased in size by 1,400 acres on September 7, 2021, subsequent days saw backing fire and slower spread. Cloud and smoke cover the morning of September 10th has been limiting fire activity. The fire is working its way towards Lookout Mountain Ridge and Black Pole.  This fire started at the confluence of Telephone and Rush Creeks, 14 miles southwest of Taylor Ranch (origin lat/long: 45 59 00 x 114 59 35). After initial attack was unsuccessful, crews moved on to point protection.  They completed that work and were brought out by helicopter on Monday, July 26.The Rush Fire has and will continue to actively burn until we receive a fair amount of rain over the fire.  The fire is being closely managed, but tree stands within basins and bowls are continuing to ignite as wind moves through the area.  Ridges of rock outcroppings and other terrain barriers will assist in keeping the fire from growing larger and threatening values.  There...

Three fires are burning in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness on the Payette National Forest. The Club, Rush Creek, and Vinegar fires were started by lightning on July 15, 2021.A trail closure in the area of the Club Fire was put in place on September 9th. Please review this closure in updated documents and maps at the Club Fire Inciweb page.When recreating in the burned area, the public needs to manage their own risk by being aware of uncontrolled fire, fire weakened trees, rolling debris and loose footing. The Rush Creek Fire experienced growth to the southeast and increased in size by 1,400 acres on September 6.  After this growth, the fire has continued to slowly spread, backing into the wind to the South and West. It is working its way towards lookout mountain Ridge and Black Pole. This fire started at the confluence of Telephone and Rush Creeks, 14 miles southwest of Taylor Ranch (lat/long: 45 59 00 x 114 59 35).  Following two days of unsuccessful initial...

 Cove Fire Started due to a lightning strike on Sunday September 5th and has shown very low activity. Curranty burning in moderate mesquite and juniper brush. Texas A&M Forest Service is in unified command with local responders as of Friday September

As of September 9, the Chaparral Fire is approximately 1,427 acres and 100% contained. Crews have constructed fire line and installed hose around the entire fire. They have mopped up all instances of detectable heat. Day-shift fire patrol will continue to monitor for heat.  No road closures, evacuation orders, or evacuation warnings are in effect. However, the Cleveland National Forest is temporarily closed as part of a larger emergency forest closure issued by USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region.The September 1 public information map will be the last map produced for this

The Chickadee Creek Fire was reported on August 4, 2021. The fire is is located approximately 15 miles west of Tonasket, Washington.On August 26 at 9:00 am, Type 2 Incident Management Team Northwest Team 12 assumed command of the Chickadee Creek Fire. At the same time, Northwest Team 12 additionally assumed command of the Walker Creek Fire.  Fire Information for the fires can be reached at: (509) 557-7257.Fire Restrictions are in effect around the area. For specific fire restrictions see, - Washington’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR): https://tinyurl.com/7ypskezs- Colville National Forest: https://tinyurl.com/pt4kc8rc - Okanogan County: https://tinyurl.com/jbt2xth4- Bureau of Land Management: https://tinyurl.com/faws8t5d There are Fire Closures in the area. For updated closures see, - Washington DNR: https://tinyurl.com/f7ux5c  - Colville National Forest:  https://tinyurl.com/98btptxuDonations are not needed. Our firefighters are well supplied with...

The South Yaak Fire was detected on July 13, 2021. It is burning in timbered, steep terrain approximately 4 miles northwest of Troy, Montana. The fire is likely to burn until significant moisture covers the fire area.The USDA Forest Service Three Rivers Ranger District has several areas, roads, and trails closed or restricted for public safety due to fire management activities related to the Burnt Peak and South Yaak fires. Closure orders and maps may be viewed on the Kootenai National Forest webpage at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/kootenai/alerts-notices.On September 9, the fire was returned to the Three Rivers Ranger District, Kootenai National Forest. The fire is being managed by a Type IV team and updates will be posted to Iniciweb and the Kootenai National Forest Facebook page as

The Burnt Peak Fire started by lightning on the morning of July 7. The fire is burning in timbered, steep terrain on the south face of Burnt Peak in the Keeler Creek Drainage. The fire is likely to burn until significant moisture covers the fire area. The USDA Forest Service Three Rivers Ranger District has several areas, roads, and trails closed or restricted for public safety due to fire management activities related to the Burnt Peak and South Yaak fires. Closure orders and maps may be viewed on the Kootenai National Forest webpage at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/kootenai/alerts-notices.On September 9, the fire was returned to the Three Rivers Ranger District, Kootenai National Forest. The fire is being managed by a Type IV team and updates will be posted to Iniciweb and the Kootenai National Forest Facebook page as

The lightning-caused Black Mountain fire was reported to the Dillon Interagency Dispatch Center on July 17, 2021. The fire is located 13 miles south of Jackson, MT and east of Skinner Lake and Skinner Meadows in both the Dillon and Wisdom Ranger Districts. Due to current access issues, heavy dead and down fuel and expected fire behavior, fire managers are preparing indirect line around many parts of the fire to protect the highest values at risk. These tactics may change should conditions warrant.The fire is being managed by the Southern Area Blue Type 1 Team, Incident Commander Mark Morales.  Forest Closure Orders are in effect for the fire area. Please see up to date closure order at Beaverhead-Deerlodge NF: Beaverhead-Deerlodge NF

The Christensen Fire started on July 16, 2021 approximately 12 miles West of Wise River, Montana. Located on the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, the cause of the Christensen Fire has not been determined. The fire terrain is made up of forest timber with 2 feet high underbrush and heavy fuel loads of dead and down lodgepole pine. The surrounding valleys are characterized by short sage and grass mix.The fire is being managed by the Northern Rockies Incident Management Team #6, Incident Commander Jay Winfield.Forest Closure Orders are in effect for the fire area. Please see up to date closure orders at Beaverhead-Deerlodge NF: Beaverhead-Deerlodge NF

The Railroad Fire near the Baldy Mesa OHV Staging Area started at August 29, 2021, at approximately 12:50 pm. The Fire is currently at 61 acres and was 100% contained on September 2, 2021, at 6:00

The Oak Grove fire was reported at 2:48 p.m., Aug. 29 to Color Country Interagency Fire Center. It is currently burning near the Oak Grove Campground in Mountain Mahogany, chaparral, and oak brush. The Oak Grove Fire is being managed under a full suppression strategy using containment and confinement tactics to minimize fire spread and to prevent loss of

On Thursday, August 12, thunderstorm activity, including dry lightning, in Klamath and Lake Counties resulted in two new large fires that the agencies of the South Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership (SCOFMP) are actively fighting. The Patton Meadow Fire was reported just before 3:30 p.m. and was caused by lightning. The fire is estimated to be 7,000 acres. The fire is burning approximately 10 miles west of Lakeview in Lake County on the Fremont-Winema National Forest Lakeview District and Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) protected state and private lands.For the Patton Meadow Fire, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Management has identified areas for Level 3 (Go Now), Level 2 (Get Set) and Level 1 (Be Ready) in the fire area.Lake County EvacuationsAll Evacuations have been lifted as of 10:32am on Monday, August 23rd, 2021The emergency closure area for the Bootleg Fire on the Fremont-Winema National Forest includes all of the Patton Meadow Fire area and is...

Incident Overview The Harris Mountain Fire started on July 23rd approximately 10 miles southeast of Cascade. The lightning caused fire grew quickly, burning over 3,000 acres within the first burn period. Northern Rockies Team 7, a Type II Incident Management Team, assumed command of the fire from the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) at 6:00 AM on July 26th and managed the fire through August 14th.The fire is located in difficult and rugged terrain with fuels and topography driving fire activity. Location, along with limited resources creates challenges for immediate suppression. Multiple crews, engines, dozers, water tenders and air resources are assigned to the fire and providing point protection near structures.The Cascade County Sheriff's Office issued evacuation orders and notices for approximately 60 residences from July 25th to August 9th; currently all evacuation orders and notices are rescinded.  No evacuations have been issued for residents...