Wildfire

 On July 29, 2021, Sequoia Kings Canyon National parks experienced heavy thunderstorms that ignited five known lightning fires in the Park.The Evalyn Fire is located 1/4 mile north of Evalyn Lake.The Parks are using a full-suppression confine and contain suppression strategy utilizing natural rock features, existing trails, hand line construction and other natural barriers as containment lines.  By using this method fire managers are reducing exposure to firefighters and minimizing suppression impacts in the wilderness.The park is working with the local air quality districts. Smoke will be visible near the fire locations and from high country vistas however, smoke from regional wildfires in the state of California may affect visibility over the area.All trails in the area remain open.  However, please use caution and follow all posted trail signs. There are no current threats to the Public or Park

Six hand crews and eight engines continued to work on mop up operations and overall fire containment has increased to 70%. One crew remains out on initial attack to another fire starts in the area to support local jurisdictions. This evening at 18:00 the fire will transition from the type 3 incident management team to local jurisdiction type 4 team. The resources that continue to remain working this fire will move base camp to Sullivan Lake Ranger Station from the Kalispel Tribe Pow Wow grounds. Two, twenty-person hand crews and two engines will remain on the fire through the

The Half Moon Fire  is one of multiple fires burning in Yosemite National Park. These fires began as a result of thunderstorm and lightning activity that moved through the park beginning  in late June 2021. This fire is being managed based on its location, potential impacts, and other key factors. Many of the fires are burning in high elevation wilderness areas, ranging from 7,000 to 9,700 feet. The Half Moon fire is 1 acre, located on the south side of Half Moon Meadow west of Grant Lakes. The fire is currently in monitoring status. Managers expect additional fires to extinguish naturally due to location and a lack of fuels. The remaining fires are burning in high elevation areas located in wilderness ranging from 7,000 to 9,700 feet.The fires will be visible from numerous vantage points throughout the park, including Tioga Road, Glacier Point, and other high-country viewpoints.Yosemite National Park is a fire-adapted ecosystem. The strategy for all fires is to provide for the...

The Pioneer Fire was detected on July 29, 2021 at 1:40pm on Idaho Department of Lands The fire is 2 miles north of Priest River, Idaho and is burning in steep terrain comprised of light logging slash and mixed conifer timber. There is an evacuation in place for the communities near Bodie Canyon, Saddler Creek, and Slippery Slope Trail. Please refer to the Announcements tab for current evacuation

August 4, 2021 Update: Current Situation: This is the final update on the PF fire unless the situation changes. Resources were demobilized and the incident was turned back over to Big Horn County and Crow Agency to manage on the afternoon of August 4th. The County Assist Team (CAT) left 4 engines to assist with patrol as requested. Summary:  The PF Fire was first reported on Tuesday, July 27 at 1:30 PM. It was then called "Poverty Flats" after the area ten miles north of Hardin where it originated from a burning coal seam. Due to a north winds from a cold front, the fire ran 16 miles south July 28 and 29. About 1:30 am July 29, the fire jumped the Sarpy Road (Highway 384) and entered the Crow Indian Reservation. Local forces including Big Horn County Rural Fire, BIA Crow Agency fire, and local ranchers graded and burnt out to firelines July 29 to stop further growth of the fire south from Dunmore, where the fire jumped the Little Big Horn River and threatened local homes. The...

8-2-2021 -  Deer Fire was contained.  Fire crews responded to a wildfire reported at approximately 3 p.m. Wednesday.  The lightning caused Deer Fire is located 3 miles north of Arrowrock Dam within the Mountain Home Ranger District of the Boise National Forest. The fire started in grass and sagebrush the fire burned quickly up the steep and rugged terrain into a string of timber and is moving east in the direction of the Cottonwood Guard Station. Fire acreage remained the same since yesterday and containment increased to 80 percent as fire crews secured direct handline around the fire’s perimeter. Aerial resources provided support cooling areas of intense heat as ground crew began mop up to secure the line and prevent spotting.  Due to the significant precipitation that occurred over the fire area last night and this morning, fire managers are reassessing the situation and deciding how best to move forward today, keeping firefighter safety and fire containment as a top...

 On July 29, 2021, Sequoia Kings Canyon National parks experienced heavy thunderstorms that ignited five known lightning fires in the Park.The Deer Fire is located in Mineral King Valley, south side of the East Fork, near Deer Creek.The Park is using a confine and contain suppression strategy utilizing natural rock features, existing trails, hand line construction and other natural barriers as containment lines.  By using this method fire managers are reducing exposure to firefighters and minimizing suppression impacts in the wilderness.The park is working with the local air quality districts. Smoke will be visible near the fire locations and from high country vistas however, smoke from regional wildfires in the state of California may affect visibility over the area.All trails in the area remain open.  However, please use caution and follow all posted trail signs. There are no current threats to the Public or Park

The Mono Fire is near Ostrander Lake and is one of multiple fires burning in Yosemite National Park. These fires began as a result of thunderstorm and lightning activity that moved through the park on July 31st. This fire is being managed based on its location, potential impacts, and other key factors.  This fire is being managed with a confine and contain strategy.  Yosemite National Park is a fire-adapted ecosystem. The strategy for all fires is to provide for the safety of employees and the public and protect natural and cultural resources. Currently, there are no threats to

The Yosemite Creek Fire  is one of multiple fires burning in Yosemite National Park. These fires began as a result of thunderstorm and lightning activity that moved through the park beginning  in late June 2021. This fire is being managed based on its location, potential impacts, and other key factors. Many of the fires are burning in high elevation wilderness areas, ranging from 7,000 to 9,700 feet.The Yosemite Creek fire was discovered on July,27, 2021 at 1000 am. Cause is lightning and is 1.2 acres, located East of Yosemite Creek and North of Tioga Road at the 8100 foot elevation. This fire is being suppressed using confine and containment strategies. This fire may be visible from numerous vantage points throughout the park, including Tioga Road, Glacier Point, and other high-country viewpoints.Yosemite National Park is a fire-adapted ecosystem. The strategy for all fires is to provide for the safety of employees and the public and protect natural and cultural resources....

The Antonio Fire was first reported at 2:08 P.M. near Glendora Ridge Rd and Mt. Baldy Rd. The fire was started by a vehicle fire that spread to the brush. Both Angeles National Forest and Los Angeles County Fire responded with full first alarm responses to include multiple aircraft. As of 4:45 P.M. the fire is 15-20 acres with 0% containment. There are no structures threatened, evacuations, or reported injuries at this time.  Closures: The California Highway Patrol has closed Mt. Baldy Rd, Glendora Ridge Rd, and Glendora Mountain Rd. SAFETY: Effective  July 14, 2021, the Angeles National Forest changed its Forest Fire Danger Level from VERY HIGH to EXTREME.  Corresponding with this change, the Angeles National Forest moved into full fire restrictions including prohibiting campfires in developed sites.  You may read the  Angeles Forest Order No. 05-01-21-05 which prohibits all campfires within the Angeles National Forest.   The Angeles National Forest uses a 6...

Update, August 3, 2021, 3pmA lightning storm passed over the Shasta-Trinity National Forest between July 29 and August 1, 2021. Multiple positive downstrikes were recorded, 14 of which resulted in fires. Of those, two are large, uncontained fires. For information on these fires, go to:Monument Fire (1 mile south of Del Loma along Highway 299, Trinity River Management Unit) https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7750 McFarland Fire (Goods Creek south of Wildwood along Highway 36, South Fork Management Unit) https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7746  Four small fires remain uncontained on the Shasta-McCloud Management Unit as well. They are the:Bonanza Fire (detected August 2): 1 mile north of Bonanza King Lookout. 1/2 acre, low potential for growth. Cinder Fire (detected August 1): South of Red Hill. 3/4 acre, 80% contained. Lost Fire (detected August 1): West of Snag Hill.  4.25 acres, 90% contained.Tamarack Fire (detected July 30): 6.5 acres, 90%

On 8.2.2021 a hiker discovered a single tree on fire from a lightning strike. This is located in the Sixty Lakes area. This fire will be monitored by Fire Managers. All trails in the area remain open.  However, please use caution and follow all posted trail signs. There are no current threats to the Public or Park

The lightning caused Tar Fire discovered on 7.31.2021 is located near the Tar Gap trail in the Mineral King area. The fire was less than ¼ acre upon discovery burning in a single large down log.  There are significant natural rock features surrounding the fire.  This fire will be suppressed using the existing natural barriers and a confine contain strategy. Smoke may be visible from the Mineral King area.  There are no threats from this fire to trails, values, or

Our Northeast Washington Interagency Type 3 IMT Team 2 were stood up as of 9:00 am on July 24th in Colville, Washington. We will continue working on establish containment lines and clearing snags off HWY 20/Tiger Pass. Local fire jurisdictions, Stevens County Sheriff’s Office, DNR, and Little Pend Oreille Wildlife Refuge staff will continue to adjust the plan as necessary to ensure we are able to achieve

The Sherwood Fire is located about 2 miles Northeast of Wellpinit, WA. It started on Wednesday, July 21st.  The fire is currently about 1 mile south of Cottonwood road and 2 miles west of Wilkinson road. After initial attack NE Washington Team 3 took command of the fire then transferred command to NW Incident Management Team 6 on July 25th at 6:00

Klamath National Forest Lightning fires update, August 2, 2021 5:00 pmAn evacuation order has been issued for the Antelope Creek area near Tennant by the Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office.  Please leave the area immediately.  An evacuation order has been issued for Taylor Creek Road and surrounding areas by the Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office.  Please leave the area immediately. An evacuation warning issued by the Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office remains in effect for Forks of Salmon and Sawyers Bar areas.  For information about the River Complex on the Salmon/Scott River Ranger District, please go to the River Complex 2021 Incident page There has been significant support from outside the Klamath National Forest for these fires, including Smokejumpers, heli-rappel modules, and contracted fire engines and hand crews as well as CAL FIRE’s Siskiyou Unit.Additional resources have been requested to support suppression operations. Demand for suppression resources is high in...

The Southern Area Incident Management Gray Team will be transitioning the Nelson Creek Fire back to the local Department of Natural Resources at 6:00 AM Tuesday, August 3. Thank you for the warm welcome and continued support. For additional information about the fires contact the Northeast Washington Interagency Communications Center at (509) 685-6900. AdvisoriesDo not fly drones over the fire. If you fly, we can't.Please respect road closure. Traffic on closed roads creates safety hazards for firefighters and emergency vehicles.Firefighting resources are extremely limited. It is critically important that we all do our part to prevent additional fire starts by following all restrictions and fire-related

The Southern Area Incident Management Gray Team will be transitioning the Hardesty Valley Fire back to the local Department of Natural Resources at 6:00 AM Tuesday, August 3. Thank you for the warm welcome and continued support. For additional information about the fires contact the Northeast Washington Interagency Communications Center at (509) 685-6900.AdvisoriesDo not fly drones over the fire. If you fly, we can't.Please respect road closure. Traffic on closed roads creates safety hazards for firefighters and emergency vehicles.Firefighting resources are extremely limited. It is critically important that we all do our part to prevent additional fire starts by following all restrictions and fire-related

The Southern Area Incident Management Gray Team will be transitioning the Hazard Hill Fire back to the local Department of Natural Resources at 6:00 AM Tuesday, August 3. Thank you for the warm welcome and continued support. For additional information about the fires contact the Northeast Washington Interagency Communications Center at (509) 685-6900.AdvisoriesDo not fly drones over the fire. If you fly, we can't.Please respect road closure. Traffic on closed roads creates safety hazards for firefighters and emergency vehicles.Firefighting resources are extremely limited. It is critically important that we all do our part to prevent additional fire starts by following all restrictions and fire-related