Wildfire

 On July 29, 2021, Sequoia Kings Canyon National parks experienced heavy thunderstorms that ignited five known lightning fires in the Park.The Timber Fire is located in Mineral King Valley, near the trail headed towards Timber Gap. Smoke may be visible from Mineral King.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

On July 29, 2021, Sequoia Kings Canyon National parks experienced heavy thunderstorms that ignited five known lightning fires in the Park.The Red Spur Fire is located Southwest of Junction Meadow, and is currently a single tree. 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 infrastructure. For the most up to date fire information follow the...

On Thursday, July 8, 2021, an escaped campfire was reported on the north side of North Dome above Yosemite Valley. Yosemite Fire crews quickly responded with fire personnel to suppress this fire utilizing the Park helicopter and contained the fire. The fire is .01 acre in size and is 100% contained and has be declared

The Deer Creek Fire originated off Echeta Road and is currently 5,295 acres and is 50% contained. The cause of the fire is a burning coal seam that surfaced and ignited the dry fuel around it on Monday afternoon. It is unknown how the coal seam ignited or how long it has been burning. This fire is burning in rugged terrain on Bureau of Land Management, state and private lands in Campbell, Johnson and Sheridan Counties.  No structures have been lost, nor have any evacuations or road closures have been issued. Crews are currently mopping up and patrolling for hot spots.It is anticipated to transition to a Type 4 team at 06:00 July 31,

Park Fire - July 31 Final UpdateThe Park Fire located near Mountain Home State Demonstration Forest has reached 100% containment.Unless significant activity occurs, this will be the final update for the Park Fire.Fire information can also be found on Facebook @SequoiaNF and Twitter @sequoiaforest(The Park Fire was discovered Monday, July 26 at approximately 2 pm, burning northeast of Springville on Bear Creek Road near Mountain Home State Demonstration

The Stubblefield 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 Stubblefield Fire is 2 acres and is in monitor status. The Stubblefield fire is located 2000 feet from mile marker 982 on the Pacific Crest Trail, near North Kerrick Canyon. It is visible from the Pacific Crest Trail but is no threat to the trail or hikers. Trail signs are posted.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 Porcupine 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 Porcupine Fire is 10 acres. Crews are monitoring this fire and it is 100% contained. Managers expect additional fires to extinguish naturally due to location and a lack of fuels. This fire may be visible from numerous vantage points throughout the park, including Tioga Road, Glacier Point, and other high-country viewpoints. Travelers on Tioga Road may see equipment and fire personnel working near the roadway in the White Wolf area to Mc Swain Summit. Yosemite National Park is a fire-adapted ecosystem. The strategy for all fires is to provide for the safety of employees and the public...

The Wegner 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 Wegner fire is .25 acre, located east of Yosemite Creek picnic area, and east of Tioga Road. 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 King Fire was 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 King Fire is 100% contained and is in monitor status. The remaining fires are burning in high elevation areas located in wilderness ranging from 7,000 to 9,700 feet. Managers expect additional fires to extinguish naturally due to location and a lack of fuels. 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 safety of employees and the public and protect natural and cultural resources. Currently,...

The Middle Fire was first discovered on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, just outside of the Mazatzal Wilderness boundary on the Cave Creek Ranger District of the Tonto National Forest. The Middle Fire was one of several lightning-caused fires that occurred as a result of thunderstorms passing through the area. All of the lightning-caused fires received rain, but the Middle Fire continued to grow prompting fire officials to order a Type 2 Incident Management Team on July 7, 2021. The fire is burning 3 miles west of the Verde River and 3 miles northeast of Red Creek Ranch, in a remote area where access is extremely challenging due to steep, rocky terrain. Fire activity has steadily increased due to outflow winds from recent thunderstorms, higher temperatures, and lower humidity. The fire continues to grow to the north and northeast. Southwest Area Type 2 Incident Management Team 4, led by Incident Commander Carl Schwope, assumed command of the Middle Fire at 6:00 AM on Friday, July 9,...

 The McDougal fire is currently assessed at 16.5 acres. Type 1 and Type 3 helicopters are working to assist crews in suppression efforts. This fire was called contained at 1742 on 21JUL21 and controlled on

This Sarpy fire Inciweb webpage may not be updated after September 14, 2020. The fire is contained but as of September 14, is neither controlled nor declared out. Please get more current info from BIA Crow Agency by calling 406-638-2247 and asking for the information officer, or by emailing crowfireinfo@gmail.com.During a bout of severe fire weather and Red Flag warning Wednesday, September 2, 2020, the Sarpy fire started from an underground burning coal seam in the northeast corner of the Crow Reservation. The first day it burned about 48,000 acres of grass and ponderosa pine on both the Crow and Northern Cheyenne Reservations, moved fifteen miles in five hours, and burned near to two homes along US Highway 212 east of Busby, Montana, on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation. Evacuations along US 212 were removed by the Northern Cheyenne tribe September 3.A joint command of BIA Crow Agency and BIA Northern Cheyenne fire managers coordinated to contain the fire, but > local ranchers and...

The lightning-caused Dexter Fire was reported at 9:35 a.m. on July 12, 2021. It is located near Bald Mountain spring, located north of Owens River Road and east of Highway 395.              Bald Mountain Springs Campground remains closed. Roads in the immediate vicinity are also closed to the public. Click on the closures tab for detailed closure information and a map.

 The Ruby Fire was detected on July 15, 2021 at 6:40 p.m.  It is burning in timbered, steep terrain approximately 2 miles Northwest of Troy, Montana. Initially the  fire was reported at approximately 3 acres displaying 1-4 foot flame lengths,  isolated and group torching with moderate fire behavior creating a high potential for spread.  Fire personnel continue to be on scene.  Smoke may be visible from the community of

The Steptoe Canyon Fire started on July 22, 2021 at approximately 2:00 AM after a previous lightning storm passed through the area.    Numerous firefighters from nearby fire departments were initially mobilized working through the Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office.  Many aviation assets were deployed dropping retardant to protect the structures along Steptoe Canyon Road on the south side of the fire.   The fire contiuned to expand down drainage toward the Snake River and backing down the ridge toward Wawawai and Steptoe Canyon Roads.  Additional resources were called in including the SE Washington Interagency Incident Management Team (IMT) lead by Incident Commander Walter Escobar at 6:00 PM on July 22.

This fire originated in Granite County one mile southeast of Garnet Ghost Town and was reported and confirmed on Thursday, July 15. Estimated at 10 acres originally, this fire has grown to 800 acres and is fueled by thick timber and dense dead and down fuels. Steep, rugged terrain increases complexity. Fire is now burning in the counties of Granite and Powell. There are values at risk and evacuation orders and evacuation warnings have occurred, as well as area, road, and trail closures. It has transitioned to a Type 4 incident and the Incident Commander is Scottie Pina

On June 24, 2021, a lightning storm ignited a fire in the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness northeast of Spicer Reservoir and southwest of Highland Lakes at the 7500 ft. elevation. Due to the remote and rugged terrain, fire managers are utilizing a confine/contain strategy using ridges, creeks, trails, and natural barriers to confine and contain the fire, and use direct suppression tactics where safe to do so. The terrain is steep with brush, patches of conifer trees and granite outcroppings.

The Summit Fire was ignited by lightning during summer thunderstorms in the central Sierra Nevada. The fire started in the Mokelumne Wilderness on the Eldorado National Forest in remote, steep terrain. The fire was actively suppressed due to extreme drought conditions, and the extensive values at risk in the

The Slough Grass Fire was first reported Monday, July 19th around noon. It is located 9 miles SW of Colstrip, MT. The DNRC's County Assist Team was briefed by local resources Thursday, July 22nd and assumed command of the fire. As of 12:00 pm 7/25, the Slough Grass Fire is known to be 9,170 acres and 100% contained. Crews have made great progress on securing the perimeter and continuing mop-up operations (two-chains or 132 feet) from the perimeter of the fire into the black.  The fire will be turned back to local resources

The Goddard Road Fire has been returned to the local district (DNR) as of 12:00pm on July 27th, 2021.  DNR will continue to patrol and monitor the