Wildfire

The Boulder Mountain Fire was detected on Wednesday August 31, 2022 at approximately 8:30pm. The fire is located in the Tacoma Creek and Boulder Mountain area, 9 miles northwest of Cusick, Washington. The fire is burning on Federal, State, and Private land. The terrain is difficult and the fire is burning in heavy timber, slash, and beetle infested

The Boulder Lake Fire was reported on Sept. 3, 2022, and is burning primarily in the Rattlesnake Wilderness, east of Boulder Lake on the Missoula Ranger District. A Point-Zone Protection strategy is being utilized in the Wilderness. This strategy protects highly valued resources (such as buildings, infrastructure, or recreational assets) from the fire, utilizing various natural and geographic features (past wildfires, trails, rock, and cliff bands) while protecting other values consistent with the Rattlesnake Wilderness. Additionally, fire managers will be utilizing a confine and contain suppression strategy to engage the eastern and southeastern flanks of the fire outside of the Wilderness. Containment opportunities may include existing burn scars, natural barriers, and road systems. Firefighters are patrolling and monitoring the fire via air and from vantage points on the ground and utilizing fuel moisture measurements, field weather observations, and fire models to inform the...

All safety closures associated with the Rodgers fire have been lifted. There is no recent fire history in the area around the Rodgers Fire. The fire is burning in mixed conifer and red fir litter, and dead and down logsFor information on the Red Fire, burning between Ilillouette Creek and Red Creek, visit: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8332/For information on other Yosemite September Lightning fires,

Crews continue to focus on suppressions repair work along dozer and hand lines, in an effort to reduce additional impacts on the forest and local watersheds. Water bars have been created and vegetation spread over lines to prevent additional erosion. All evacuations have been lifted but some recreational area and road closures remain in place as crews continue road repair and hazard tree removal within the burn area. The Rum Creek Fire was ignited by lightning on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. As the fire increased in complexity and size, a Type 2 incident command team, Northwest Incident Management Team 13 (NWIMT 13), was ordered to assume command on Sunday, August 21. They also took command of the Hog Creek Fire.On August 26, hot and dry conditions combined with winds to cause significant increases in fire activity and fire spread. As the fire grew, the communities of Rand and Galice became threatened. Teams from the Oregon State Fire Marshal's Office (OSFM) and Oregon Department of...

The Margaret Fire was detected by Baptiste Lookout on August 22, 2022 (correction from the original reporting stating the fire was detected by aircraft). The wildfire is burning on the ridge north of Margaret Lake, it is on the upper third of the slope on steep rocky terrain. As of September 23, rain totals over the fire amounted to 0.98 inches and fire activity is primarily smoldering. The minimal fire activity is along the Forest Creek Road (FS Road 895E). On the Forest Creek side the fire continues to creep to the south and east towards old cutting units; these units appear to be acting as a barrier to fire spread. On the north side, above Graves Bay, the fire has backed to within 15 feet of the West Side Reservoir Road (FS 895). Fire personnel have been in the area every day to continue assessing fire growth in relation to values at risk and update public information. Given the fire location, steep rocky terrain, and limited access, the strategy will be point protection of values...

On Thursday, September 1, 2022, ground and air resources responded to a lightning caused wildfire 21 miles west of Kalispell, Montana, near the community of Marion burning in heavy timber. The fire is being managed under a full suppression strategy, and fire managers have looked for opportunities to go direct where possible. The Type 2 Northern Rockies Incident Management Team 3 has managed the fire since September 5. On Wednesday, September 14, a Tally Lakes Ranger District Type 4 organization assumed command of the fire at 7:00

The Deep Creek Fire in the northwest corner of the Little Belt Mountains was reported in the afternoon of August 31, 2022.  On September 7, a Type 4 team led by Incident Commander Michael Williams and Jesse Riddle (t) took command of the fire.  Previously, on September 2, a Type 3 team led by Incident Commander Alex Brooks and Kenny Spint had been in command of the fire. The fire is estimated to be 37 acres and is 70% contained.  Fire personnel were able to use aerial resources on the fire to help reduce fire growth.  There has not been smoke seen on the fire for a few days now, so updates will take place to this page if a significant change

The Twist Creek Fire started by lightning on August 23rd is located 28 miles southeast of Elk City, Idaho and 2 miles south of Sabe Vista along the Magruder Corridor in Idaho’s Frank Church of No Return Wilderness.Structure protection  has been complete at the  Horse Heaven Cabin and along the Magruder Corridor. Fire managers are utilizing a point protection strategy to prevent any critical wilderness infrastructure from being negatively impacted by the

The Washburn Fire is 100% contained. Some interior smokes may be visible. Crews continue to patrol regularly. Tip Line: If you were near the Mariposa Grove on July 7, 2022, please contact NPS Investigative Services Branch (ISB).     Call/Text: (888) 653-0009               Email: nps_isb@nps.gov           Online: www.nps.gov/orgs/1563/submit-a-tip.htmHistory and Ecology of Mariposa Grove / Giant Sequoias: Located in the southern portion of Yosemite, the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias is the largest sequoia grove in Yosemite and is home to over 500 mature giant sequoias. The national park idea is rooted in the Mariposa Grove. In 1864 President Lincoln signed legislation protecting the Mariposa Grove and Yosemite Valley for "public use, resort, and recreation."  For the first time in our nation's history, the federal government set aside scenic natural areas to be protected for the benefit of future generations. Later added to Yosemite National Park in...

Firefighters continue to make progress on the Eagle Creek Fire, increasing the estimated containment to 80%. Estimated acres remains at 7,225.  The Lions Campground and Sandy Creek Campground remain closed until further notice. Emergency and local traffic only on Beaver Creek Road above Upper Bear Paw

As of September 10, 2022 the Aspen Fire is 100% contained. Some interior smokes may be visible. Crews continue to patrol

September 3, 2022 is the last working day for the Western Montana All Hazards Incident Team and management of the Hog Trough Fire will be transitioned back to the local unity. The Western MT All Hazards Incident Management Team would like to thank the cooperating agencies, residents and partners for all the support throughout the incident. Some resources will be left to patrol the area.  All lands within the prior closure areas associated with the Hog Trough Fire are open effective September 18th, 2022 at 1600

The Rainbow Fire is located at the top of Brundage Mountain in the Hidden Valley area and was ignited by lightning on September 7, 2022. It was under a ful suppression strategy and was contained on September 11 at less than 5 acres. No closures are in place for this

The Northern New Mexico Type 3 Incident Management Team will transition command of the fire back to the Jemez Ranger District Wednesday, June 15 2022. The incident information number will no longer be monitored after Wednesday. For fire information contact the Jemez Ranger District or the Santa Fe National Forest. Fire Information: Jemez Ranger District 575-829-3535 or Santa Fe National Forest 505-438-5300 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Mountain TimeNM Hwy 4 is open to through traffic. Please drive carefully and watch for fire vehicle traffic entering the roadway. There are no longer evacuations in place. Property owners have been allowed to return to their properties.The Santa Fe National Forest has implemented a full forest closure order. All portions of the forest are off limits to the public and fines of up to $5,000 for individuals and fines up to $10,000 for organizations may be given to anyone violating the closure order. Violators may also be sentenced for up to 6 months imprisonment....

CURRENT STATUS The Sunrise Fire reached 100% containment 18 September, 2022 at 1130 local time.  No smoke is currently showing, crews will continue to patrol the fire area in the coming days.CLOSURES AND SPECIAL MESSAGES The Sunrise Fire can be found at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8422/ There are no closures currently in place for this area although we ask that the public remain out of the area so that Fire Personnel can focus on the

Fire activity on the Chilliwack Complex fires has significantly decreased in the past several days with changing weather conditions and increased moisture across the area. Minimal fire behavior has been observed. However, these lightning-caused fires in the back country will continue to burn until the fire area receives significant moisture or snow. The Chilliwack Complex InciWeb will no longer be updated with current fire information unless there is significant new activity to report. To check on the status of trail and area closures, please call the Chilliwack Complex Fire Information # at (360) 391-7269 or visit the North Cascades National Park Complex website at:  North Cascades National Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov).There are a number of lightning-caused fires burning in remote, steep and inaccessible terrain in the Stephen Mather Wilderness in the northwest corner of the North Cascades National Park Complex in Washington State. The Chilliwack Complex is made up...

 On Sunday August 28th at 0700, the Klamath National Forest Type 3 Incident Command Team, assumed command of the McKinney

 The area and road closure for the Sawtell Peak Fire area have been lifted as of September 12,

9/15/2022 Will be the last update for the Middle Fire.Great Basin Incident Management Team 4 assumed command of the Middle Fire at 6:00 a.m. on September 9/11/22. Team 4 is also managing the Tenmile Fire.The Middle Fire was ignited by the thunderstorms that passed over the area on September 7th.  It is burning in the West Fork of Rapid River – Jackley Mountain Area on the New Meadows Ranger District, near the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest. The fire is 54 acres and burning in light ground-based fuels with low fire intensity.    The Middle Fire received wetting rain over the fire area on Tuesday, September 13, which reduced fire activity to minimal creeping and smoldering. Hotshot crews engaged in direct suppression efforts on the fire and were able to gain 85% containment. Crews will continue working to achieve 100% containment, anticipated over the next couple of days. 

The Washakie Park Fire is located west of Ft. Washakie, WY in the Washakie Park area of the Wind River Indian Reservation.   The fire was first reported at approximately 1430 on September 6, 2022 with an initial size up of 300 acres.  The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.  The local Bureau of Indian Affairs, Fremont County resources and Federal resources responded to the initial attack and managed the fire until the Wyoming Type 3 Incident Management Team assumed command of the fire on Friday September 9th at 0600.     The fire is being managed under a full suppression strategy, ensuring all actions reflect a commitment to incident personnel safety and public safety.The Shoshone and Arapaho Fish and Game have issued a road closure for the Washakie Park Road and Sage Creek Road to St. Lawrence located within the Wind River Indian