Nogal Canyon Post-Fire BAER (Burned Area Emergency Response)

1 year 6 months ago
Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) 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...

Sawtell Peak (Wildfire)

1 year 6 months ago
The Sawtell Peak Fire was reported Wednesday, August 31 2022 at 1322. The fire is located on the Ashton/Island Park Ranger District on the Caribou-Targhee NF.  Wyoming Type 3 Team 5 took command of the fire Friday, September 2.  A forest closure order was put in place September 3, 2022. The  Forest Order can be found on the forest

Route Fire (Wildfire)

1 year 6 months ago
FINAL UPDATE The Route Fire is 5,208-acres (approx. 330-acres on Forest Service land) with 91% containment south of Castaic Lake near northbound I-5 Freeway and Lake Hughes Road. The brush fire started at 12:01 p.m. on August 31, 2022, and is under unified command or jointly managed by LA County Fire Department and CAL FIRE.Over the next several days, the fire will be patrolled and monitored for hot spots.  All evacuation orders have been lifted. To stay-up-date on road closures,

McKinney Post-Fire BAER (Burned Area Emergency Response)

1 year 6 months ago
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...

Yeti Post-Fire BAER (Burned Area Emergency Response)

1 year 6 months ago
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...

Trout Fire (Wildfire)

1 year 6 months ago
In the afternoon of August 21, 2022, the Trout Fire was detected during district fire patrol. The Trout Fire is located within the Selkirk Mountain Range on the Bonners Ferry Ranger District of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. It is approximately 10 miles southwest of Copeland Idaho near Trout Creek and it was determined to be caused by lightning. Due to the fire being situated in an old burn scar, snags and heavy downed-fuels is the chief safety concern for firefighters working on the ground. Fire Managers are strategizing methods for fire suppression and no structures are at risk. There are no evacuations at this time. However, when living in fire prone areas it is recommended that all area residents have an evacuation plan in place including having all important documents, pictures, prescriptions, and pets gathered up and easily transportable. Residents of Boundary County, ID can visit https://www.nixle.com or text home zip code to 888777 to sign up for emergency

Eneas Peak Fire (Wildfire)

1 year 6 months ago
The Eneas Peak Fire, confirmed on August 13th, was started by lightning and is visible from the Kootenai River Valley and most of the Bonners Ferry area.  The fire is located approximately 15 miles north-northwest of Bonners Ferry, on the south aspect below Eneas Peak and above Fisher Creek. The terrain is steep and inaccessible (60%-80% slopes), with numerous dead and downed trees. These conditions prevent the use of firefighter direct attack tactics where fireline is built directly next to the fire. Fire managers are assessing the area by air and ground for potential confinement lines. Currently, no evacuations are in place and structures are not threatened. However, when living in fire prone areas it is recommended that all area residents have an evacuation plan in place including having all important documents, pictures, prescriptions, and pets gathered up and easily transportable.  Residents of Boundary County, ID can visit https://www.nixle.com or text home zip code to 888777...

Russell Mountain Fire (Wildfire)

1 year 6 months ago
The Russell Mountain Fire was reported early afternoon on August 24, 2022. It is located within the Selkirk Mountain Range on the Bonners Ferry Ranger District of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. It is approximately 10 miles southwest of Copeland Idaho, near the Ball Creek drainage and burning on a southern aspect. There are currently no values at risk and it's current strategy management is confine and contain. There are no evacuations at this time. However, when living in fire prone areas it is recommended that all area residents have an evacuation plan in place including having all important documents, pictures, prescriptions, and pets gathered up and easily transportable. Residents of Boundary County, ID can visit https://www.nixle.com or text home zip code to 888777 to sign up for emergency

Scotch Fire (Wildfire)

1 year 6 months ago
   Idaho Panhandle National Forests Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8374/                              https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8338/ https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8356/                             https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8360/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/USFSIPNF   Public Information Phone: (208) 557-8813 Boundary County Emergency Line: (208) 696-2629 District Fact Sheets will be provided if a significant event occurs.   Location: Bonners Ferry, Idaho Name of Fire Start Date Size (Acres) Cause Containment Eneas Peak August 13, 2022 1,123 Lightning 0% Trout August 21, 2022 678 Lightning 0% Russell Mountain August 24, 2022 3,107 Lightning 0% Scotch September 1, 2022 494 Lightning `0%   Last night, a reconnaissance flight checked the status of existing fires. The Eneas Peak fire grew 178 acres;...

Katka Fire (Wildfire)

1 year 6 months ago
Bonners Ferry Ranger District Katka Fire Fact Sheet  Friday, September 2, 2022Idaho Panhandle National Forests, Bonners Ferry Ranger DistrictInciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8373/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/USFSIPNFPublic Information Phone: (208) 557-8813Boundary County Emergency Line: (208) 696-2629Fire Name:  Katka Fire       Location:  Bonners Ferry, IdahoStarted:  August 31, 2022       Cause: LightningSize:  35 Acres                       Containment:   0% Aerial detection identified several new fire starts resulting from Wednesday’s weather system, including the Katka Fire.  The fire is burning near Katka Peak in very steep terrain. Crews continue responding to multiple fires on the District and prioritizing resources based upon values at risk. Fires currently burning in the Selkirk Mountains are being reported in another Fact Sheet.Significant aerial efforts Thursday on the Katka Fire (including use of large air tankers, FireBoss...

Boulder Mountain Fire (Wildfire)

1 year 6 months ago
The Boulder Mountain Fire started by lightning on Wednesday August 31, 2022 at approximately 8:30 pm. The fire is located in the Tacoma Creek and Boulder Mountain area 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 trees. The Northeast Washington Interagency Incident Management Team Type 3 Team 2 has assumed command of the fire as of this morning.  The fire is in an area that is difficult to reach with crews at this time. The primary objective today is scouting and shoring up road systems to the fire and creating additional access points. Air resources will continue to be in the area and assist crews on the ground to work areas that need immediate attention. There are level 3 evacuation orders in place. The fire is approximately 2000 acres and is 0% contained.  With the Labor Day weekend upon us we ask that the public stay out of the area. There are...

Sutton Fire (Wildfire)

1 year 6 months ago
 The Sutton fire held at 108 acres and is 95% contained. The official closure order for the area, roads, and trails in the vicinity of the fire has been terminated and the area is now open. Please use caution if in the area as it is a burned area that may contain potential hazards including loose rocks, falling trees and limbs, flash flooding and debris flows. Portions of the trail may be damaged or blocked with

Mudpass Fire (Wildfire)

1 year 6 months ago
On Monday, August 29th, Texas A&M Forest Service received a request for assistance on an active fire in remote parts of Shackleford County. The Mudpass Fire is on a large ranch approximately 10 miles northeast of Albany, burning in pasture land with brush and grass fuels. Several thunderstorms in the area have produces sporadic winds, coupled with critically dry fuels are producing extreme fire behavior. Dozers and a motorgrader are currently constructing containment line around the fire with support from engines and

Wishon Fire (Wildfire)

1 year 6 months ago
Final Daily Update (pdf)    |     Final Fire Map (pdf)     |     Sequoia National Forest Facebook     |    Wishon Fire - Drop-Box Photo and Video Folder  Firefighting personnel from USDA Forest Service, CAL FIRE, Tulare County, and other cooperators responded to the Wishon Fire on August 15 in the Tule River Canyon near The Stairs on the Western Divide Ranger District of the Sequoia National Forest.   The fire is estimated at 325 acres with 95% containment.  At its peak, approximately 328 firefighters were assigned to the incident.Power Restoration:   All Power has been restored to SCE customers.  SCE helps you prepare for wildfires and related power issues at: sce.com/wildfire Evacuations and Closures:  The Tulare County Sheriff has lifted all evacuation warnings including Wishon Camp and Doyle Springs, and the California Highway Patrol has lifted all road closures. Firefighters, heavy equipment and utility companies will continue to be working in the...

Oak Post-Fire BAER (Burned Area Emergency Response)

1 year 6 months ago
 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...

Garceau Fire (Wildfire)

1 year 6 months ago
GARCEAU FIRE UPDATELocation: 10 air miles west of Polson, Montana.Estimated Size: 6,724 acres Containment: 85% Personnel: 120 Incident Command: Transitioned to a Type 4 organization, Justin Underwood, Incident Commander  The cause of the fire was from an electric fence. Evacuations and Closures: There are no evacuations and there are no structures threatened at this time. Please be aware of fire traffic when in the Windy Gap area, a lot of fire traffic will be on these roads. Activity: Crews will continue to secure perimeter and grid for hot spots on both

Wagner Road (Wildfire)

1 year 7 months ago
 St John, WA -  This is the final news release for the Wagner Road Fire. The Wagner Road Fire is located 12 miles west of St. John, WA. This fire started on Thursday, August 18th and has burned approximately 7,381 acres of rangeland, stubble and standing wheat.  

Bean Complex (Wildfire)

1 year 7 months ago
The Bean Complex fires began from lightning between June 19 and June 23, 2022. The fires are burning on lands managed by Doyon Ltd., the Bureau of Land Management, and the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, generally along the Tanana River Valley west of Fairbanks extending to the Cosna River south of Manley Hot Springs. Fire protection is under the BLM Alaska Fire Service. This complex is comprised of seven fires. The fire numbers and names are:310 Tanana River312 Bitzshitini315 Chitanana327 Hutlinana557 Rock561 Elephant564 Cosna  All of these fires are in patrol monitor status. Recent rains, lower temperatures, and higher humidity have stopped fire

Dragon Fire (Wildfire)

1 year 7 months ago
The Dragon Fire, located on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park began July 17, 2022. The lightning-caused fire is being closely monitored and allowed to fulfill its natural role in a fire-dependent ecosystem.  Wildfire is a natural process within the fire adapted ecosystem on the North Rim. By allowing the Dragon Fire to carry out this natural process, a variety of resource objectives will be met including reduction of hazardous fuels, promoting forest regeneration, improving wildlife habitat, and restoring a more open forest understory. Please visit: https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/management/firemanagement.htm for additional information about wildland fire at Grand Canyon National
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