Wildfire

Tuesday, July 134:30pm - 95% containment, no new information, LAST UPDATE, unless something changes, fire will be 100% contained tomorrow. Thank you to all the firefighters and people who assisted in the success of putting this fire out safely and quickly!!!9:15am - Firefighters patrolled the fire last night to ensure no flare ups. This morning management of the fire transitioned down to a Type 4 Incident Commander and the Helena Unit will monitor the fire and wrap-up mopping up. The temporary flight restriction over the fire area has been lifted.Monday, July 12th7:45pm - Containment increases to 90% after firefighters put in a hard days work mopping up.1:30pm - Nothing new to report, an evening update with be posted tonight.8:30am - Firefighters monitored the fire last night. Today 3 engines and 1 water tender will be on scene to work the fire's perimeter increasing the size of containment. This work includes extinguishing any heat and removing burnable vegetation around the fire's...

On July 7, 2021, the Astray wildfire was reported on the west zone of the Superior National Forest. On July 8th, two additional fires (Picketts and Hassel) were also detected. Northeastern Minnesota is experiencing drought conditions with sporadic thunderstorms and lightning.  The Hassel Fire was originally reported on June 4, 2021 southwest of Hassel Lake in the BWCAW. It was placed in patrol and monitor status, but it was reported to have experienced additional minor fire activity on July 8. The entire fire is currently 21 acres; however, only one-half acre is new fire activity. It is located west of Crab Lake and Burntside Lake, approximately 10 miles northeast of Tower, and 14 miles northwest of Ely, MN.

The Pack Creek Fire is 100% contained. Even though the fire is contained, it continues to burn in the interior. Firefighters continue monitoring the fire, looking for hotspots along the perimeter, addressing hazards, and completing rehabilitation work. Firefighters are working most heavily in Geyser Pass and north of Haystack Mountain. Due to decreased resource needs and incident complexity, the Type 3 Incident Management Team is transitioning to the Type 4 Incident Management Team led by Kathryn Sebes from the Fish and Wildlife Service. This will be the final update unless conditions change. Please respect private property and the privacy of area residents. Refrain from stopping in the Pack Creek Community. The residents of Pack Creek continue to recover from the impacts of the fire. The fire managers would like to express their thanks to the community for all of their support. The team would also like to thank the responding fire departments including the Blanding Volunteer Fire...

The Blue Fire reported around 4:25 this 6/29/2021, with USFS and CAL FIRE assisting in response. Firefighters will continue to patrol the fire to ensure containment.Final acreage: 277 acresContainment: 100%  Sierra NF Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SierraNFSierra NF Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sierra_NF 

 The S-503 Fire is burning in timber and grasses on the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation and privately owned in-holdings protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry. This fire is being managed as a full suppression

Rattlesnake Fire started on June 30, 2021 and is under a unified command with Warm Springs and Bureau of Land Management.  It is currently 5479 acres and 90%

Overnight and into the morning of 7/7/21, a thunderstorm system moved through the Idaho panhandle and the region with lots of lightning and very little precipitation. Due to record drought conditions and unseasonably high temperatures, the forest saw an unusually high number of lightning-caused wildfires. The Cinnabar Fire is located north of Kellogg, Idaho and is under the command of the North Idaho Type 3 Incident Management Team as of July 8th, 2021. This fire is located in a roadless area and is being scouted for control lines and access points. Aircraft have been assisting in slowing fire spread and buying time for ground resources.Values at risk include private inholdings, National Forest System lands, and adjacent state ground. Please avoid unnecessary travel in the area to provide safe access of fire fighter resources. As more information becomes available, updates will be posted on

Overnight and into the morning of 7/7/21, a thunderstorm system moved through the Idaho panhandle and the region with lots of lightning and very little precipitation. Due to record drought conditions and unseasonably high temperatures, the forest saw an unusually high number of lightning-caused wildfires. The Deceitful Fire is located north of Graham Mountain, Idaho and is under the command of the North Idaho Type 3 Incident Management Team as of July 8th, 2021. This fire is located in a roadless area and is being scouted for control lines and access points. Rappelers are also in the vicinity, for a spot fire near Coal Creek.As more information becomes available, updates will be posted on

Overnight and into the morning of 7/7/21, a thunderstorm system moved through the Idaho panhandle and the region with lots of lightning and very little precipitation. Due to record drought conditions and unseasonably high temperatures, the forest saw an unusually high number of lightning-caused wildfires. The Prichard Fire is located northeast of Eagle, Idaho and is now under command of the North Idaho Type 3 Incident Management Team as of 7/10/2021. Operations include constructing control line and getting hose lay in place. Aircraft has been vital to suppression efforts and will continue to be called on as needed and available. Values at risk include the Eagle Creek Community, Forest Service timberland, and private inholdings.Please avoid Forest Service Rd 978 to provide safe access of fire fighters, equipment, and suppression

The Silcott fire started in the area of Silcott Grade Road west of the city of Clarkston. Southeast WA Type 3 Incident Management Team 2 is working in cooperation with Asotin County Fire District 1, the Washington State Patrol-Fire Marshal’s Office, the Bureau of Land Management, WA DNR, and the US Forest Service to manage the response to the Silcott

The Rafael Fire was discovered on June 18, 2021 on the Prescott National Forest, the result of passing predominantly dry thunderstorms. The fire was located in a remote area approximately 4 miles north of Perkinsville had grown to 1,000 acres by the morning of June 20. At this time, the Arizona Central West Zone Type 3 Incident Management Team assumed management of the Rafael Fire. Strong winds on June 20, combined with dry fuels and favorable uphill topography in front of the fire, added nearly 18,000 acres for a total of 18,671 acres. The fire moved 9 ½ miles on June 20 and moved from the origin to above the Rim onto the Kaibab National Forest and into the Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Area.On June 21st, the fire added another approximately 5,500 acres to 24,191 acres, and burned actively in Tule Canyon within the Sycamore Canyon Wilderness on the Kaibab National Forest. The fire continued to grow in Sycamore Canyon and on Tuesday, June 22 the fire continued to move east and crossed...

 The Andrus fire started July 5th, 3 miles northeast of Cheney, WA.  The fire spread quickly due to low relative humidity and unseasonably dry conditions.   Firefighters from Spokane County Fire Districts 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, Airway Heights Fire, Spokane City Fire, Spokane Valley Fire, Lincoln County, Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and numerous other agencies were critical in slowing the spread of the fire. The collaborative efforts and teamwork between the agencies are critical to protecting lives and property. State Mobilization was authorized and crews from around the state are on scene.  Northeast Washington Interagency Incident Management Team 2 assumed command of the incident on July 5th at 10:00pm.  The command post and base camp is located at Cheney Middle

The Batterman Road Fire started on July 4, 2021 at approximately 12:15 PM along the north side of Batterman Road in East Wenatchee.  Resources from Douglas County and various local fire departments were called out for the initial response. Within the first few hours the fire spread quickly in grass and additional firefighters were called from the Department of Natural Resources, Bureau of Land Management, and the US Forest Service.  Due to the extreme terrain with steep drainages and cliffs, firefighters on the ground had trouble getting direct access to parts of the fire.  Numerous aircraft, including air tankers dropping retardant and several helicopters providing water drops, worked to extinguish the fire in the inaccessible terrain.   The evening of July 4 brought shifting winds that pushed the fire toward Rock Island Grade and down drainage.  A Type 3 Interagency Incident Management Team was called in to provide additional support. The fire moved across multiple...

The Bottom Fire was discovered June 28th, approximately 7 miles west of Bylas, AZ. It is currently burning brush, tall grass, Chaparral and Salt Cedar in the Gila River bottom.The CWZ Type 3 Team will be taking over the fire July 7, 2021 with Incident Commander Ryan

All established containment lines around the East Fork Fire are holding. Firefighters will continue to check and secure containment lines and are expected to be on scene for a few more days. As the need for personnel decreases, staffing in the area will be significantly reduced. The East Fork Fire is burning approximately 15 miles due east of Woodfords, CA and 15 miles due south of Gardnerville, NV on the Carson Ranger District of the Humboldt -Toiyabe National Forest. The fire, ignited by lightning on Thursday July, 1 is burning in the steep rugged terrain of Cottonwood Canyon near Horseshoe Bend on the East Fork of the Carson River. Fire fighters and equipment will be present in the area of Horseshoe Bend on the East Fork of the Carson River, until the fire is declared controlled. This will be the last written update on the fire.

     Final Update     |     Maps     |     Facebook     |     Twitter     |     Webcam of Fire Area  Current Situation: This will be the final update for the Inyo Creek Fire. Containment is now 100%. Closure Updates:The National Recreation Trail (NRT) which begins at Lone Pine Campground and ends at Whitney Portal  is closed under Forest Order 05-04-54-21-17 through November 30, 2021.The Meysan Lake Trail, Whitney Portal and Lone Pine Campground have all reopened. Fire Restrictions: Fire Restrictions are in effect for the Inyo National Forest and Bishop Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Campfires are allowed only in developed campgrounds and recreation sites. A portable stove or lantern using gas, jellied petroleum or pressurized liquid fuel may be used with a valid wilderness or California Campfire Permit in dispersed areas. No fireworks are ever allowed on the forest. Smoking is allowed within an enclosed vehicle, building, a developed recreation...

  Thanks to a quick response of firefighters from the Inyo National Forest and our cooperators, the Pine Fire is now 100% contained. This fire was reported at 3:16 p.m. on July 7, 2021 in Pine Creek Canyon west of Bishop. The fire has been mapped at 24.7 acres and the cause is under investigation.   Four Southern California Edison (SCE) power poles were damaged or destroyed in the fire. As a result there will be delays for motorists on Pine Creek Road as crews work to repair and replace the poles. Pine Creek Road gives public access to several wilderness trailheads in the area, including Pine Creek Pass, Italy Pass and Gable Lakes.   Fire Restrictions remain in effect for the Inyo National Forest and Bishop Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Campfires are allowed only in developed campgrounds and recreation sites. A portable stove or lantern using gas, jellied petroleum or pressurized liquid fuel may be used with a valid wilderness or California Campfire Permit in dispersed areas....

Final Update for Telegraph Fire.Telegraph Fire is now at 100% contained.  Fire crews continue suppression repair work in high priority areas that have been identified by resource advisors.  Crews have been dealing with monsoonal rain over the fire which has caused some roads to be washed out and/or experience debris flows. Final Update for

July 1, 2021The Oil Springs Fire is 97 percent contained as of the end of shift tonight. Great Basin Incident Management Team 3 will transition command of the fire to a Type 4 organization on July 3 at 6 a.m. The fire is in monitor status with crews patrolling containment lines around the fire perimeter.Barring unforeseen developments, this will be the final update from Great Basin Team 3 for the Oil Springs

 6/18:  Crews will continue to hold and monitor containment lines, no significant smoke in the perimeter. Today an engine will be on the 700 road on the west end to clean the roads of downed trees. One engine will be on the east end to patrol. Yesterday both hand crews were reassigned to the Buck Horn fire as well as loaning two tenders. Resources still assigned to the fire include: three engines, 1-logistics, 1-pio,1- Burn Area Emergency Rehabilitation team, 1-purchaser. This Incident will be deactivated on Monday, June 21 unless there are changes to fire