Wildfire

 The Second Creek Fire is located northwest of Angleworm Lake within the BWCAW. It is currently one-half an acre in size. A fire crew is looking for an access route to this fire to begin suppression

 The Steep Fire was detected on August 20 and is located within the BWCAW approximately three miles south of the Canada border. It is estimated to be 2.5 acres in size. Water drops were made on Friday when the fire was first detected. A four-person fire crew is on site working to suppress the

The Fourtown Lake Fire was first detected on July 25 approximately 12 miles N of Ely. The fire is in containment lines at 265-acres and still showing some

On August 3, lightning passed through the Cle Elum Ranger District igniting a fire in the Lookout Mountain area.  As of 08/10/21, there is no active burning and minimal heat has been found in the burn area.Crews will scout for hot spots and mop up any spots that could present a threat to contingency lines. There is no anticipated change in the fire spread. While some resources remain on the ground, many have been released to other

The Fourtown Lake Fire was first detected on July 25 approximately 12 miles N of Ely. The fire is in containment lines at 265-acres and still showing some smoke. The fire will continue to be monitored by

This will be the last update on Inciweb for the French Fire unless additional fire activity takes place.  Please note there is a French Fire burning in California - this is not that fire incident.The French Fire is located along the Main Salmon River at the mouth of French Creek approximately 12 miles east of Riggins on the south side of the river.  The fire is currently estimated at 1,459 acres with potential spread to the southwest uphill.  Impacts to the rafting community are not expected to continue to take place. There are no evacuation orders in place at this time, but campgrounds are closed from Howard Ranch up river through Vinegar Creek. The main Salmon River Road is fully open for vehicle traffic - expect minor delays in the fire area due to potential rock roll out and burning debris falling into the roadway.  Camping site along the river are open.The Burgdorf-French Creek Road closure order has been terminated - the roadway is fully open.  Call the Payette...

Tuesday Fire Update- 10:00 AM Two hand crews and three engines will head to the fireline today to continue to check and patrol the fire’s edge. Demobilization of the remaining firefighting resources is in progress.The County Assist Team will be transitioning the fire over to a Type 4 Team managed by Fort Belknap Agency Wednesday morning at 6:00 AM. This team will be comprised of an incident commander, one twenty-person hand crew, and six engines.Evacuations: The Evacuation Warnings for the communities of Zortman, Landusky, Pine Grove, Star Hill, and Lodge Pole will lift tonight at 8:00 PM.Community Support: Fort Belknap Tribe is accepting donations to support those impacted by the fire. Please drop supplies at the Kills at Night Center in Hays, MT. Contact Maggie Werk with questions at

The Mannix Park Fire was detected around 3:00PM on August 16, 2021. The fire is burning 11 miles north of Garrison, MT near the Avon Valley in Powell County, Montana.Current Acreage: 35 AcresContainment: 60% containedEvacuations: No evacuations at this timeIgnition Cause: Lightning The Western Montana All Hazards Type 3 Incident Management Team assumed command of the fire at 6:00AM on August 18, 2021. The fire is located primarily on Bureau of Land Management and private lands, under the direct fire protection of the Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation. The cause of the fire is lightning. The fire is burning in heavy dead and down material, mixed conifer forests, and grazing lands. Firefighter access to the fire is difficult due to its remote location, lack of roads and steep terrain. Smokejumpers, aerial retardant drops and DNRC resources provided initial attack on the fire on 8/16 when the fire was detected. The fire is being managed under a full suppression...

 At 10:00 pm on August 21, Northern Rockies Team 3 turned command of Richard Spring fire back to the local unit. The Lame Deer fire was turned back on August 20.  The Richard Spring Fire was identified on August 8, 2021 about 10 miles southwest of Colstrip, MT. Since then, it has burned along the Tongue River and has threatened multiple communities and infrastructure within the area. Prior to the cooler temperatures, fire behavior was extreme with wind driven runs and is burning in mainly brush, short grass, and timber.     The Lame Deer fire was identified on August 10, 2021 and is located approximately 5 miles NW of Lame Deer, MT. The cause of both fires was coal seams.    Rosebud County Fire Warden and Rosebud County Sheriff have downgraded the evacuation status for the community of Ashland, including the Ashland Divide, Rabbit Town, North Tongue River Road, and the St. Labre Indian Academy Campus, from Level 3 “Go Now” stage to a Level 1 “Be Ready”...

Three Phases of Wildfire RecoveryFire Suppression Repair is a series of immediate post-fire actions taken to repair damages and minimize potential soil erosion and impacts resulting from fire suppression activities and usually begins before the fire is contained, and before the demobilization of an Incident Management Team. This work repairs the hand and dozer fire lines, roads, trails, staging areas, safety zones, and drop points used during fire suppression efforts.Emergency Stabilization-Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) is a rapid assessment of burned watersheds by a BAER team to identify imminent post-wildfire threats to human life and safety, property, and critical natural or cultural resources on National Forest System lands and take immediate actions to implement emergency stabilization measures before the first post-fire damaging events. Fires result in loss of vegetation, exposure of soil to erosion, and increased water runoff that may lead to flooding, increased...

Superior NF Facebook  |  Superior NF WebpageThe West Zone of the Superior National Forest, consisting of the Laurentian, Kawishiwi, and LaCroix Districts, continues to host steady fire activity under the current moderate-to-severe- drought conditions.  All new and active fires will be listed on Superior National Fires Fact Sheet under announcements.   For Superior National Forest Closures visit:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/superior/alerts-notices For Superior National Forest Fire Restrictions visit:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/superior/alerts-notices/?aid=67256For MN DNR Fire Restrictions visit:   https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/index.html 

This is the final update for the Snake River Complex.The Snake River Complex comprises of three wildfires that merged together. The Shovel Creek, Captain John Creek, and Hoover Ridge fires all started by lightning and were discovered the morning of July 7, 2021, on the Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) Craig Mountain Forest Protective District. These fires are in steep terrain and approximately 20-miles south of Lewiston, Idaho just past the Waha area in the Craig Mountains. On July 10th at 6 AM, the Northern Rockies Incident Management Team 4, led by Incident Commander Rick Connell, took command of the three fires combining them into the Snake River Complex. After several days of downsizing personnel due to successful firefighting, on July 23rd, the incident was transferred to an IDL Type 3 Team, led by Incident Commander Jeremiah Miller. To continue effective operations, on July 28th, command transferred again to Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry Type 3 Team, led by Incident Commander...

 The Whitmore Fire was started by lightning on August 3rd. It is burning southeast of Omak and northwest of the town of Nespelem on the Colville Indian

This fire is now 100% contained, as of August 11, 2021. Peak Fire has burned approximately 2,098 acres of grass and brush south of Lake Isabella between Walker Basin and the Kern River Valley, near the community of Havilah.For further information, please call the incident contact

The Upper Lime Creek Fire was started by lightning on August 4th and is located about 6 miles north of Keller, Washington on the Colville Reservation. Northwest Incident Management Team 10, under the leadership of Incident Commander Al Lawson, is fighting this fire with the objective of full suppression to minimize the size and duration. This fire is being managed jointly with the Summit Trail Fire.

 THREE PHASES OF WILDFIRE RECOVERY  There are three phases of recovery following wildfires on federal lands: -       Fire Suppression Repair -       Emergency Stabilization-Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) -       Long-Term Recovery and Restoration o   Fire Suppression Repair is a series of immediate post-fire actions taken to repair damages and minimize potential soil erosion and impacts resulting from fire suppression activities and usually begins before the fire is contained, and before the demobilization of an Incident Management Team. This work repairs the hand and dozer fire lines, roads, trails, staging areas, safety zones, and drop points used during fire suppression efforts. o   Emergency Stabilization-Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) is a rapid assessment of burned watersheds by a BAER team to identify imminent post-wildfire threats to human life and safety, property, and critical natural or cultural resources on National Forest System...

The Bruler Fire was detected on July 12, 2021 and is located near the boundary between the Detroit and Sweet Home Ranger Districts.  The fire is burning near the junction of Forest Road 11 (Straight Creek Road/Quartzville Road) and Forest Road 1133 approximately 8 miles south of Detroit Lake. Local firefighters and aircraft rapidly responded to aggressively attack the fire.On August 11, the South Cascade Interagency Type 3 transitioned the fire to a Type 4 team from the local Santiam River Zone. The closure area has been greatly reduced but the public is asked to remain vigilant and be aware of continued fire traffic in the area. Smoke will continue to be visible from the town of Detroit and Santiam Pass. There may be increased fire traffic on Highway 22. The fire is not currently threatening any communities or structures. The cause of the fire remains under

The lightning caused Tango Fire was reported the evening of July 17th.  The fire is located approximately five (5) miles south of Diamond D Ranch in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness on the Middle Fork Ranger District.  The fire is burning in steep and rocky terrain with cliffs that make access dangerous.  While the rocky terrain limits ground access, it also serves to limit the potential for fire growth.  A low pressure system will settle into our area today and remain through Thursday before shifting east of the region Thursday night. As a result, scattered showers and cooler temperatures are expected across the region through