http://inciweb.org/state/13/Latest articles for incidents in IDAHOFri, 09 Jan 2009 13:44:13 -06:00en-ushttp://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1471/8165/http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1471/8165/This is the FINAL UPDATE unless there is significant fire activity. Call the Fairfield Ranger District office for information. NEW PHONE NUMBER:Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:22:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/1471/8085/http://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/1471/8085/The area closure on the Fairfield Ranger District, Sawtooth National Forest, was expanded August 29. Forest Road 227 is now closed from Featherville to Big Smoky junction. Forest Road 012 is closed above Big Smoky junction into the Upper South Fork Boise River residential area. Private property owners can still access the area. The expanded closure includes Trail 070 along Paradise Creek and all trails to the west. These roads and trails lead into the area with ongoing fire activity. An area closure is necessary to provide for public safety and protection from hazards associated with the fire. These routes will remain closed until they are determined to be safe for public travel. Contact the fire information office or the Fairfield Ranger District for more specific details about the area closure and other areas that remain open for weekend recreation. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUREFOREST SERVICESAWTOOTH NATIONAL FOREST-FAIRFIELD RANGER DISTRICT BARKER FIRE Road, Trail, and...Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:38:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1471/8044/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1471/8044/FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: August 29, 2008Chris Wehrli @ 435--558-0347Venetia Gempler @ 867-4323 RED FLAG WARNING FOR SIGNIFICANT WINDS IN THE BARKER WILDLAND FIRE USE AREAAREA CLOSURE EXTENDED FURTHER EAST Fairfield, ID . . . The weather service has issued a Red Flag Warning, predicting a significant wind event lasting through Saturday evening, August 30, 2008. The Forest Service is expanding the area closure of the South Barker Wildland Fire Use incident east to include the Paradise Creek Trail and Fleck Summit. The closure boundary includes the South Fork of Boise River Road (FS #227) from Featherville to Big Smoky and Fleck Summit Road (FS #012). The northern boundary of the closure remains the ridge above the Bear Creek Road (FS #080). The eastern boundary is Paradise Creek Trail (FS #070) and includes the Upper South Fork Boise River subdivisions. The Boise National Forest has also issued a closure for the trails south of Atlanta Idaho. The trails include the last three miles...Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:38:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/1471/8043/http://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/1471/8043/UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUREFOREST SERVICESAWTOOTH NATIONAL FOREST-FAIRFIELD RANGER DISTRICT BARKER FIRE Road, Trail, and Area Closure(For public Safety) PROHIBITIONS:Pursuant to Title 36 CFR 261.50 (a) and (b) the following acts are prohibited on the roads, trails, and area as described in this order, all within administrative and proclaimed boundaries of the Fairfield Ranger District, Sawtooth National Forest until further notice.Being on the road (as described below). 36 CFR 261.54(e)Being on the trail (as described below). 36 CFR 216.55(a)Going into or being upon the area (as described below). 36 CFR 261.52(e)EXEMPTIONS:Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.60 (e) the following persons are exempt from this order:Persons with a permit specifically exempting them from the effect of this order.Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty.Federal or State administrative personnel in the performance of...Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:30:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1504/8038/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1504/8038/The Westy Fire grew to 4,320 acres over the last two weeks due to increased wind and hotter temperatures. On August 14 the fire was reported to be 125 acres, growing to 940 acres by the following week. The fire made a run to the west and southeast due to gusty winds during the last few days to reach its current size.There is concern for the Rush Creek Lookout and Monumental Ranch if the fire makes another run. Currently torching single trees, the fire is smoldering and creeping through grass and the forest understory. The fire is being managed for resource benefit with no personnel assigned on the ground. Periodic over flights are being conducted and the fire is being closely monitored. The Cabin Creek and Rush Creek wilderness fires have not grown. The Cabin Creek Fire is showing no smoke at 5,500 acres and the Rush Creek Fire continues to smolder and creep, remaining at 1,435 acres.The Pepper Fire, burning in a remote area of the Boise National Forest is now 137 acres and is being...Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:42:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1471/8011/http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1471/8011/ South Barker Wildland Fire UseSawtooth National ForestChronology Thursday, August 7, 2008, approximately 13:00, lightning storm ignites two fires in Barker Gulch (North Barker and South Barker); 4 miles northeast of Featherville, ID - Lightning strikes start four other fires (Willow Creek, Old Sam, Johnson Creek, and Two Point) north and east of Featherville, ID on the Fairfield Ranger District of the Sawtooth National Forest.Friday, August 8, 2008 - North Barker backs onto Boise National Forest, Suppression action begins. South Barker WFU is approximately 10 acres. No activity from other starts is observed.Friday, August 8, 2008 - Recommendation and Decision to manage all starts (except North Barker) as Wildland Fire Use made by Fire Management Officer and District Ranger.Saturday, August 9, 2008 - South Barker WFU is approximately 10 acres.Monday, August 11, 2008 - Fire Use Manger Type II and a ten-person Fire Use Module (FUM) arrive. Fire has grown to 350 acres.Tuesday, August 12,...Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:35:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1480/7870/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1480/7870/Storm Creek WFU Becomes Active Overnight Grangeville - The Storm Creek Wildland Fire Use (WFU) Fire, reported at 2 acres yesterday evening, became active during the night. Early this morning, the fire had grown to approximately 40-50 acres with a smoke column visible from Missoula. The fire is located in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness on the Powell Ranger District of the Clearwater National Forest. Powell Ranger District is headquartered at the Powell Ranger Station located just south of U.S. Highway 12 and ten miles west of the Idaho-Montana border. Storm Creek WFU, first detected on August 9, was started by lightning. The fire is burning in subalpine fir and rock approximately 11/4 miles northeast of Ranger Peak in the Storm Creek drainage. The fire is moving towards the northeast. The fire is being allowed to burn for resource benefits. A Type III helicopter will be used to assess the fire this afternoon. There are currently no resources assigned to the fire and no area closures...Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:46:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1456/7869/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1456/7869/There are three wildfires burning in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness at this time. The Cabin Creek Fire has remained at about 5,500 acres for the last week and fire managers predict little to no growth in the fire in the next two days. The Cabin Creek fire is located about 11 miles from the intersection of Big Creek and the Middle Fork.The Rush Creek Fire has also maintained its size of 1,435 acres due to recent rain and lower temperatures. It is located directly northwest of Shellrock Peak, about 14 miles from the Middle Fork. No smoke was observed on either fire during the last over flight. The Cabin Creek Fire is being managed for point protection. The Rush Creek Fire is being managed for a combination of point protection and resource benefit. The Westy Fire began on August 11 and is currently 125 acres. It could make short uphill runs in the next few days, but is smoldering and creeping through grass and heavy timber at the present time. This fire is being managed...Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:38:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1457/7868/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1457/7868/There are three wildfires burning in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness at this time. The Cabin Creek Fire has remained at about 5,500 acres for the last week and fire managers predict little to no growth in the fire in the next two days. The Cabin Creek fire is located about 11 miles from the intersection of Big Creek and the Middle Fork.The Rush Creek Fire has also maintained its size of 1,435 acres due to recent rain and lower temperatures. It is located directly northwest of Shellrock Peak, about 14 miles from the Middle Fork. No smoke was observed on either fire during the last over flight. The Cabin Creek Fire is being managed for point protection. The Rush Creek Fire is being managed for a combination of point protection and resource benefit. The Westy Fire began on August 11 and is currently 125 acres. It could make short uphill runs in the next few days, but is smoldering and creeping through grass and heavy timber at the present time. This fire is being managed...Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:26:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1467/7865/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1467/7865/Snow Hole Fire Winds Down(Cottonwood, ID) This will be the last fire update from Kusicko's Incident Management Team (IMT). A local IMT is preparing to assume command of the Snow Hole Fire Tuesday morning, August 19th. The Incident Command Post (ICP) established east of Keuterville will be dismantled on Tuesday, and the new camp will be located where a spike camp has been established on Joseph Plains. Approximately 75 firefighters will be stationed there until the fire is controlled. Sunday, crews continued to secure containment lines around the Snow Hole Fire. Crews mopped up about 200 feet inside containment lines and are finding fewer hotspots every day. In fact, the line around the western flank of the fire is looking so good that Operations Section Chief Sam Gibbons compared it to the "shady side of an iceberg." Areas of heavy, woody fuels still remain unburned within the fire perimeter, particularly along the southern flank of the fire between the upper ends of the...Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:59:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1467/7854/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1467/7854/Crews Begin Mop-Up on Snow Hole Fire(Cottonwood, ID) Saturday, crews continued to secure containment lines around the Snow Hole Fire and made significant headway on mop up just inside firelines. Large quantities of heavy, woody fuels are still unburned within the fire perimeter, particularly between the upper ends of the Home Sweet Home and Kylie Creek drainages. Previously unburned fuels continued to smolder, and as Saturday afternoon progressed, some individual and group tree torching also occurred. As a result, a small smoke column developed for a few hours late in the day. Sunday, crews will keep working on mop up duties, including laying hose and watering down hot spots. Firefighters will mop up at least 200-300 feet inside the containment lines, as long as they can do it safely. Several acres of unconsumed fuels within the fire's interior will likely continue to burn for many days, and such hot spots could result in the potential for spotting under windy conditions....Sun, 17 Aug 2008 11:19:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1467/7833/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1467/7833/Snow Hole Progress Faster Than Expected (Cottonwood, ID) Friday, containment lines around the Snow Hole Fire continued to hold, and crews worked to reinforce line around the southeastern and southern flanks of the fire. Much of the finer fuels within the Snow Hole Fire perimeter had burned completely, so fire officials reassessed whether a thorough burnout operation (as previously planned) was even warranted. Due to the reduced risk of fire spread and steadily improving lines, Operations Section Chief Sam Gibbons determined that approximately 75% of the firelines are secure enough to classify as contained. As a result, some aircraft and crews assigned to the incident will be released, or demobilized, starting this weekend. Larger, woody debris and fuels within the fire perimeter, which are still smoldering, remain a potential source for re-ignition. Therefore, Saturday, engine crews and firefighters will begin the process of "mopping up" within the fire containment lines....Sat, 16 Aug 2008 11:58:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1467/7823/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1467/7823/(Cottonwood, ID) Thursday hand crews, with assistance from aerial resources, made excellent progress and have completed fireline construction around the Snow Hole Fire. However, Operations Section Chief Randy McKenzie feels that "those lines will be tested with windy conditions and high temperatures the next few days." Crews expanded and strengthened containment lines along the western flank of the fire, west of Ruggles Gulch, between Billy Point and the Salmon River. In order to widen containment lines, firefighters used a technique called "blacklining", by burning strips of unburned fuels just inside the containment lines. Containment lines along the eastern flank of the fire in the Burnt Creek drainage continued to hold, and Operations Section Chief Sam Gibbons felt that portion of line was secure enough to increase containment percentages on the fire to 50%. Today, crews and engines will continue burnout operations of unburned fuels near the southern and western containment lines...Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:58:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1466/7817/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1466/7817/Church Canyon FireIDL - Maggie Creek Supervisory Area August 15, 2008 8:00 a.m.FINALFACT SHEET Fire Information Friday Contact: (208) 935-9177 Office hours: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Future Contact: (208) 935-2141Office hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.Incident: Wildland fire, lightning-caused, reported on August 7, 2008Location: 3 miles southeast of Kamiah, ID Jurisdiction: Idaho Department of Lands, Maggie Creek Supervisory AreaCooperating Agencies: Glenwood Caribel, Kooskia, Kamiah, Harpster and Sunnyside VFDsIncident Commander: Mark Grant, Northern Rockies Type II Incident Management Team (IMT). Current Size: 800 acres Containment: 100% Yesterday's Activity: The Church Canyon Fire was declared 100% contained late on Thursday afternoon. The crews focused efforts on finding "hot spots" and eliminating them with water and hand tools. Firefighting apparatus, such as hoses and tanks, was removed from the incident. Dozer lines and hand-constructed fire lines were rehabilitated by pulling...Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:24:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1466/7809/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1466/7809/Church Canyon FireIDL - Maggie Creek Supervisory Area August 14, 2008 8:00 a.m.FACT SHEET Fire Information (208) 935-9177 Office hours: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.Incident: Wildland fire, lightning-caused, reported on August 7, 2008Location: 3 miles southeast of Kamiah, ID Jurisdiction: Idaho Department of Lands, Maggie Creek Supervisory AreaCooperating Agencies: Glenwood Caribel, Kooskia, Kamiah, Harpster and Sunnyside VFDsIncident Commander: Mark Grant, Northern Rockies Type II Incident Management Team (IMT). Current Size: 800 acres Containment: 90% Yesterday's Activity: Firefighting efforts focused on mop-up and rehabilitation. As part of the mop-up operations, teams searched for hot spots and mixed water with dirt to eliminate continued burning. In some locations, helicopters dropped buckets of water along the line to support operations. Rehabilitation of dozer and hand lines is well underway, and crews are removing firefighting equipment and hose from the fire area. In the evening...Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:47:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1467/7808/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1467/7808/The Snow Hole Fire continues to be active and is now established in the Kylie Creek and Ruggles Creek drainages. Wednesday, hand crews and aerial resources made good progress on a containment line along the western flank of the fire, west of Ruggles Gulch drainage, between Billy Point and the Salmon River. Crews also began expanding and strengthening portions of the line by igniting strips of unburned fuels just inside the lines. Containment lines along the eastern flank of the fire in Burnt Creek drainage continued to hold, and late in the evening crews began a burnout operation on the southeastern flank of the fire to help secure that portion of line.Dozer line construction at the top of the ridges between the headwaters of Home Sweet Home Creek and Billy Point is nearing completion. Thursday, firefighters will work to complete line construction on the western flank of the fire, and crews and engines will begin the process of strengthening the southern and western containment lines...Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:46:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/1471/7984/http://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/1471/7984/UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUREFOREST SERVICESAWTOOTH NATIONAL FOREST-FAIRFIELD RANGER DISTRICT BARKER FIRE Road, Trail, and Area Closure(For public Safety) PROHIBITIONS:Pursuant to Title 36 CFR 261.50 (a) and (b) the following acts are prohibited on the roads, trails, and area as described in this order, all within administrative and proclaimed boundaries of the Fairfield Ranger District, Sawtooth National Forest until further notice.Being on the road (as described below). 36 CFR 261.54(e)Being on the trail (as described below). 36 CFR 216.55(a)Going into or being upon the area (as described below). 36 CFR 261.52(e)EXEMPTIONS:Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.60 (e) the following persons are exempt from this order:Persons with a permit specifically exempting them from the effect of this order.Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty.Federal or State administrative personnel in the performance of...Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:59:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/952/7923/http://inciweb.org/incident/closures/article/952/7923/ UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE SAWTOOTH NATIONAL FOREST-FAIRFIELD RANGER DISTRICT BARKER FIRE Road, Trail, and Area Closure (For public Safety) PROHIBITIONS: Pursuant to Title 36 CFR 261.50 (a) and (b) the following acts are prohibited on the roads, trails, and area as described in this order, all within administrative and proclaimed boundaries of the Fairfield Ranger District, Sawtooth National Forest until further notice. Being on the road (as described below). 36 CFR 261.54(e) Being on the trail (as described below). 36 CFR 216.55(a) Going into or being upon the area (as described below). 36 CFR 261.52(e) EXEMPTIONS: Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.60 (e) the following persons are exempt from this order: Persons with a permit specifically exempting them from the effect of this order.Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty.Federal or State administrative...Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:58:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1467/7791/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1467/7791/ Although the Snow Hole Fire was less active during the day on Tuesday, an inversion allowed the fire to pick up activity late in the afternoon. A weak cold front passed through the area late in the day increasing cloud cover over the fire, which in turn kept temperatures warmer at the fire through the night. As a result, the fire stayed active all night and continued its westward track. Tuesday, numerous hand crews and aerial resources worked to extend and strengthen containment lines along the eastern flank of the fire in the Burnt Creek drainage. To date, that line has held; however, risk of rolling debris still exists as the area is extremely steep and rugged. Dozer line construction at the top of the ridges (between the headwaters of Home Sweet Home and Rickman Creek drainages) progressed well Tuesday, yet more work remains to be done. Due to the remote location of the fire, numerous crews and equipment will be "spiked" (camped) out south of the fire, near containment...Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:52:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1466/7781/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1466/7781/Church Canyon FireIDL - Maggie Creek Supervisory Area August 13, 2008 8:00 a.m.FACT SHEET Fire Information (208) 935-9177 Office hours: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.Incident: Wildland fire, lightning-caused, reported on August 7, 2008Location: 3 miles southeast of Kamiah, ID Jurisdiction: Idaho Department of Lands, Maggie Creek Supervisory AreaCooperating Agencies: Glenwood Caribell, Kooskia, Kamiah, Harpster and Sunnyside VFDsIncident Commander: Mark Grant, Northern Rockies Type II Incident Management Team (IMT). Current Size: 800 acres Containment: 80% Yesterday's Activity: Hand crews completed difficult fireline on the steep and rugged northeast and western flanks of the fire. In the same areas, helicopters dropped water to cool hot spots in an unburned stringer of timber. Suppression activities on all other flanks consisted mostly of mop-up operations. Night shift engines patrolled for spot fires along the perimeter. Current Resources: The number of firefighters on the incident is 297....Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:47:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1467/7771/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1467/7771/High temperatures, upslope winds, and rugged terrain hampered efforts to corral the Snow Hole Fire Monday.Firefighters had constructed fireline Saturday and Sunday, working to flank the fire on both the east and west sides of the fire. As of Monday morning, crews had been successful, limiting the fire size to approximately 120 acres.Rolling debris caused a spot fire across containment lines mid-day on Monday, and strong winds pushed the fire upslope in the Home Sweet Home Creek drainage. Single engine air tankers (SEATs), larger air tankers, and multiple helicopters worked all afternoon dropping retardant and dousing the fire with water. Despite ground crew and aerial support efforts, the fire has grown to over 200 acres.The fire is currently burning south of the Salmon River, in the Home Sweet Home and Burnt Creek drainages. The fire has scorched property in multiple land ownerships, including Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and private lands, and the fire is burning in both grass...Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:19:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1467/7769/http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/1467/7769/The Salmon River is open, and the Snow Hole Fire is currently not a threat to recreational rafting activities. At times, heavy smoke and helicopter dip sites may impact rafters with delays. In an effort to keep rafters advised of current conditions, two BLM River Rangers are stationed at White House Bar to provide daily updates. Anyone planning a rafting trip in the area between White House Bar and Billy Creek should phone Snow Hole Fire Information or the Cottonwood BLM office (208-962-3245) prior to departure to check the current fire status.Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:06:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1466/7767/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1466/7767/Church Canyon FireIDL - Maggie Creek Supervisory Area August 12, 2008 8:00 a.m.FACT SHEET Fire Information (208) 935-9177 or (406) 208-0934Office hours: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.Incident: Wildland fire, lightning-caused, reported on August 7, 2008Location: 3 miles southeast of Kamiah, ID Jurisdiction: Idaho Department of Lands, Maggie Creek Supervisory AreaCooperating Agencies: Glenwood Caribell, Kooskia, Kamiah, Harpster and Sunnyside VFDsIncident Commander: Mark Grant, Northern Rockies Type II Incident Management Team (IMT). Current Size: 800 acres Containment: 60% Yesterday's Activity: There was no growth in the fire. Hand crews, air support and ground-based machinery worked efficiently to contain the fire. Suppression efforts focused on tying together existing sections of fireline and initiating mop-up operations. Where conditions permitted, crews partially constructed fireline closer to the fire's southeastern edge. Personnel worked to secure and reinforce existing dozer and...Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:40:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1466/7756/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1466/7756/Church Canyon FireIDL - Maggie Creek Supervisory Area August 11, 2008 8:00 a.m.FACT SHEET Fire Information (208) 935-2141 or (406) 208-0934Office hours: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.Incident: Wildland fire, lightning-caused, reported on August 7, 2008Location: 3 miles southeast of Kamiah, ID Jurisdiction: Idaho Department of Lands, Maggie Creek Supervisory AreaCooperating Agencies: Glenwood Caribell, Kooskia, Kamiah, Harpster and Sunnyside VFDsIncident Commander: Mark Grant, Northern Rockies Type II Incident Management Team (IMT). Current Size: 800 acres Containment: 40% Yesterday's Activity: Firefighters took advantage of increased cloud cover and higher relative humidity associated with a passing cold front, progressing with handline construction on the western flank of the fire. Personnel worked to secure and reinforce dozer and handline on the remainder of the perimeter. Helicopters dropped water to cool hot spots and air tankers dropped retardant, assisting crews on the ground. Night...Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:32:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1456/7750/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1456/7750/The Cabin Creek Fire is currently 5,494 acres and had been growing at an average of 200 acres a day. Recent rain has significantly slowed the spread of the fire. Fire officials continue to monitor the fire and will be watching for potential values at risk over the next few days especially west and north of the Big Creek drainage. Twelve firefighters have been staffing the fire since its start. They are patrolling from Taylor Ranch to Cabin Creek to monitor fire conditions. Due to the rain fire officials are re-evaluating the need for continued staffing of the fire. Periodic overflights will continue to take place to aid fire projection modeling and mapping efforts.The fire is moving north and northwest across Cave Creek. There is some potential for the fire to move north into the timber in the Cow Creek area. No structures or communities are currently at risk from this fire which is located in a remote area of the Frank Church River of No ReturnFri, 08 Aug 2008 16:30:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1457/7676/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1457/7676/Date: August 7, 2008Contact: Laura Pramuk (208) 634-0784 cell: (208) 634-6945 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEResource Objective Added to Management strategy of Rush Creek FireThe Rush Creek Fire is currently 1435 acres. The fire is located in the Rush Creek drainage, eight miles east of Monumental Ranch and six air miles southwest of Taylor Ranch. Detected on July 15, the cause of the fire was initially unknown, but has since been determined to be lightning caused. During the last 60 days approximately 168 lightening strikes have been recorded in the area. In light of this finding, a fire resource benefit objective is being added to the point protection strategy currently in place for the management of this fire.Fire plays a critical role in wildlands by recycling nutrients, regenerating plants and by reducing high concentrations of fuels while benefiting wilderness character. Objectives for the Rush Creek Fire are to:·· Permit lightning caused fire to play, as nearly as...Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:49:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1456/7646/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/1456/7646/ Payette National Forest800 Lakside AvenueMcCall, ID 83638 Contact:Fire Information: 208-634-0784 Recorded Information: 634-0798 FIRE INFORMATION SHEET Today's Date & Time: 8/4/08, 12:15 p.m. FIRE NAME: Cabin Creek Fire (& Rush Creek Fire) DATE & TIME OF FIRE START: 7/30/08, 2:00 pm LOCATION (including elevation):21N 12E 24, Big Creek area of Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness, between Horse Mountain and Vinegar Hill, junction of Cow Creek and Cabin Creek KIND OF FIRE/FUELS: Grass & Brush CAUSE: Human SIZE: 4000 acres INITIAL SIZE: 2-3 acres WEATHER CONDITIONS: Hot & dry AGENGY JURISDICTION: USFS COOPERATING AGENCIES: n/a ESTIMATED CONTAINMENT: 0% contained, estimated containment not known INCIDENT COMMANDER: Dennis McCoy, Smokejumper, USFS EQUIPMENT & PERSONNEL: 11 Firefighters & 1 Resource Adviser TOTAL NUMBER OF PERSONNEL (if possible split firefighters & overhead): 12 VALUES AT RISK (structures, towns, roads): none immediately...Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:30:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/840/6572/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/840/6572/With the seasonal precipitation returning to the area and fire intensity greatly decreased, the management of the Cascade Complex fires will be taken back by the Cascade Ranger District of the Boise National Forest tomorrow, Sept. 25, 2007. Tom Suwyn, departing Incident Commander, said; "With today's continued mop-up efforts and the resources we're leaving the District, they believe they'll be where they need to be, to continue effective management of these fires. The next big effort will be in rehab of the area and that'll be where their efforts focus." Road and area conditions that may impact public safety are the determining factors in decisions made by Valley County and the U.S. Forest Service to open or close access. The schedule for removing the Forest Service Area Closure Order and the re-opening of public roads by the Valley County Sheriff's Office is being finalized today and an announcement is expected this evening. The Warm Lake Road is currently open...Mon, 24 Sep 2007 14:19:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/840/6569/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/840/6569/The Johnson Creek Remote Automated Weather Station (RAWS), recorded 1.5 inches of rain last night and 4 inches of snow fell at Landmark. This was described as a season ending event by Fire Behavior Analysts familiar with burning conditions in this part of Idaho.Because of the significant rain and the wet heavy snow Incident Commander Tom Suwyn said; "We don't want to tear up the roads with traffic until things dry out a little more and we don't want anyone to get hurt by being in a hurry at this point, patience will be the guideline today." The areas impacted by the Cascade Complex Fire have undergone various degrees of fire intensity from unburned, to lightly burned, and in some cases to heavily burned. There are some areas that will remain unstable, and the recent moisture will add to the instability causing debris to impact roads. As soon as conditions will safely allow the roads and closed areas will be reopened by the Boise National Forest. The Warm Lake Road is...Sun, 23 Sep 2007 12:36:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/801/6562/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/801/6562/Current Status: The East Zone Complex is being managed by Incident Commander Aaron Gelobter and the Boise National Incident Management Team. This will be the final East Zone Complex Fire Information Update unless fire conditions change within the fire area. The public may expect to see occasional smoke from hot spots within the perimeter or torching trees until additional rain saturates the ground and larger fuels. The East Zone Complex Base Camp on Lake Fork Road has been closed. However, cleanup will continue for a couple of days, as equipment and supplies are being collected and returned to the fire caches in Boise and McCall. Remaining resources will continue to patrol the road system within the fire area, collecting equipment, pumps, and hoses. Crews will continue to rehab and repair any road damage. All fire restrictions have been lifted for the Payette, Boise and Sawtooth National Forests. Fire and forest managers also revised the area and road closures for the East Zone...Sat, 22 Sep 2007 11:18:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/840/6561/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/840/6561/Expected colder, wetter weather will lower the fire intensity over the 300,000 acre Cascade Complex today and tomorrow.Tom Suwyn, Incident Commander, said; "Although we welcome the rain it's going to make the firefighter's job a lot more miserable and potentially dangerous. Most of the effort of moping up the fire, picking up hose and driving engines is in steep country that will get slick with rain; also we worry about the possibility of hypothermia."As Suwyn indicated the main effort for the firefighters will be patrolling for hot spots near the communities of Yellow Pine and Johnson Creek and protecting against rolling rocks, burned logs, and other debris along the Johnson Creek and Warm Lake roads.Securing road access along Warm Lake and Johnson Creek roads is a priority so the Forest can safely allow public access to these popular recreational areas. The Forest did reduce the size of the closed area yesterday and is planning to reduce it further as soon as it can be done...Sat, 22 Sep 2007 08:13:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/840/6557/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/840/6557/ NewsUnited StatesDepartment ofAgricultureBoise National Forest1249 S. Vinnell WaySuite 200Boise, Idaho 83709208-373-4100 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Boise NF Fire Info Center: 208-384-3266Friday September 21, 2007 - 12 p.m. Websites:www.fs.fed.us/idahofires www.inciweb.org Some Areas Opened for Upcoming Weekend Some areas previously closed for firefighter and public safety within the Boise National Forest are now open. The open areas include: The Warm Lake Road from Hwy 55 at Cascade to near the Big Creek Summit area. Road Construction is underway so travelers can expect heavy truck traffic on that road. Forest 409 Road will be open to Railroad Pass. Areas and roads located outside of the Grays Creek Fire perimeter. Areas directly West of Cascade that are within Beaver Creek, Gold Fork, Big Creek, and Clear Creek Drainages contained in Big Game Hunting Units 24, and 33. Other closures will remain in effect including Warm Lake, Landmark Johnson Creek, and the South Fork Salmon...Fri, 21 Sep 2007 14:42:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/840/6556/http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/840/6556/In response to decreased fire intensity, and with regard for safe public access, the Boise National Forest has announced a change in the Forest Road and Area Closure. Access to some areas that had been previously closed on the west side of the Cascade Ranger District is being reopened. The Warm Lake Road is now open to the public from Hwy 55 at Cascade to near the Big Creek Summit area. Road Construction is underway so travelers can expect heavy truck traffic on that road. Forest 409 Road is also open to Railroad Pass. A map of the new Area Closure will be posted on http://www.inciweb.org/, and www.fs.fed.us/idahofires, as soon as completed. Additional information is available at Cascade Fire Information (208) 382-3202, Cascade Ranger District (208) 382-7400.To assist the residents of Yellow Pine and Johnson Creek that may be running low on LP gas and fuel oil, an escort for fuel delivery orders placed by residents will be established at the road block on Warm Lake Road at 10:00am and...Fri, 21 Sep 2007 13:36:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/801/6555/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/801/6555/Current Status: East Zone Complex is being managed by Incident Commander Aaron Gelobter and the Boise National Incident Management Team. Fire and forest managers have revised the Area and Road Closures for the East Zone Complex Fires. The following roads will be open to the general public effective at 5:00 a.m. Friday, September 21, 2007:Lick Creek Road is now open to Yellow Pine and Big Creek.Warren Wagon Road is open up to Warren Summit. Forest Road #355 is open from Warren Summit to Burgdorf Summit and Smith Knob.Warren Wagon Road is still closed from Warren Summit to Big Creek. Only property owners may enter this part of the area closure.A part of the Payette National Forest is still closed south from Smith Knob to Yellow Pine and east from Warren Summit to Big Creek.The public should be cautioned that these road openings could be rescinded at any time should there be any change in fire conditions.These changes are effective at 5:00 a.m. on Friday, September 21, 2007.or more...Fri, 21 Sep 2007 12:41:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/932/6547/http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/932/6547/Order No: 07-D5-13 Special Area RestrictionClearwater National ForestORDERPursuant to Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited on portions of the Lochsa Ranger District, as described in this order and shown on the attached map, within the Clearwater National Forest. These restrictions are in addition to those general prohibitions in Title 36 CFR, Part 261, Subpart A, become effective immediately and shall remain in effect until rescinded.·1. Going into or being upon an area. (36 CFR 261.52 (e))AREA DESCRIPTIONThe area within the perimeter described below:Beginning at the junction of Forest Roads 500, 483, 5550 and 101 also known as Canyon Junction (T 34 N, R 7 E, Sec. 5); then traveling north along Forest Road 500 to the no named creek that flows to the west into El Dorado Creek (T 35 N, R 7 E, Sec. 29); then westerly along no named creek to Forest Trail 31 in the bottom of El Dorado Creek (T 35 N, R 7 E, Sec. 25); then...Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:29:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/836/6546/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/836/6546/Rattlesnake FireRed River Ranger DistrictSeptember 21, 2007FINALFACT SHEET Contact: Red River Ranger District @ (208) 842-2245 Incident: A lightning-caused wildland fire, which started near Shepp Ranch on 7/13/2007.Location: Twenty-five miles south of Elk City, ID along the Salmon River.Jurisdiction: Nez Perce National ForestCooperating Agencies: Idaho County Sheriff's Office, Idaho County Disaster Coordinator, Dixie VFDCurrent Size: 102,000 acres Containment: 25% Status: Moist, cool conditions were reported across the fire area. Firefighters completed removing structure wrap, staples and water-handling equipment. Demobilization of excess resources will continue through Friday. Firefighters will continue with rehabilitation efforts until complete. The weekend weather forecast calls for considerable amounts of precipitation on Saturday. Snow is likely at the higher elevations.Mark Grant's Northern Rockies Type II Incident Management Team (IMT) has transferred command back to...Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:23:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/801/6543/http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/801/6543/East Zone Complex Trail and Area Closure RevisedLick Creek Road Open to Big Creek McCall, ID - Fire and Forest managers have revised the Area Closure for the East Zone Complex Fires. The following roads will be open to the general public effective at 5 a.m., Friday, September 21, 2007:Lick Creek Road Big Creek Road (FS 340)Warren Wagon Road (FR 21) up to the Warren SummitFR #365 is open from Warren Summit to Burgdorf Summit and Smith Knob The Warren Wagon Road (FR21) is still closed from Warren Summit to Big Creek. Most of the west side of the original area closure is now open. The area is still closed south from Smith Knob to Yellow Pine and East from Warren Summit to Big Creek. This is a general description of the closure area. Specific closure information and maps are available for viewing at the following website: www.fs.fed.us/idahofires/. For more information contact Payette Fire Information at 208-634-0447 or East Zone Complex Information at 208-634-1890. Thu, 20 Sep 2007 18:58:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/801/6540/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/801/6540/Current Status: East Zone Complex is being managed by Aaron Gelobter's National Incident Management Organization (NIMO). The Lick Creek Road and the Big Creek Roads (FS 340) are now open from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. to residents and property owners of Yellow Pine, Johnson Creek, and Big Creek only. This opening will continue every day at the above mentioned times as long as fire conditions allow. No other roads in the area will be accessible. For more detail information visit http://www.inciweb.org/ or call 208-634-1890. With recent and forecasted precipitation in the Payette National Forest, as well as in the Boise and Sawtooth National Forests, fire restrictions have been lifted. There was minimal fire growth on the East Zone Complex throughout the day due to lower temperatures, wetting rains, and light snow. Firefighters will continue to remove hoses and pumps and patrol the fire area mopping up any hotspots. Some firefighting resources are being released as work is completed....Thu, 20 Sep 2007 13:35:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/840/6539/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/840/6539/ Fire News Boise Interagency Logistics Center Contact: Kelly Cardoza, 373-4261 office, 866-4056 cell Bob Narus, 384-3444 office, 871-1832 cell Date: September 20, 2007 For Release: Immediately Fire Restrictions Lifted on Southwest Idaho Public Lands Boise - Recent rain and cooler temperatures have prompted wildland fire officials to lift Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in several areas of the state. Specifically, lands administered by the Boise, Payette, and Sawtooth National Forests and Boise and Twin Falls Districts Bureau of Land Management Districts saw fire restrictions end the evening of Wednesday, September 19. Lands administered by the Idaho Department of Lands will do away with Stage 1 Fire Restrictions effective Friday, September 21 at 12:01 am. throughout the entire state. "It has been a long summer for Idaho," said Guy Pence, Fire Staff Officer for the Boise National Forest. "Dry conditions coupled with incredible fire activity around the state kept us in fire...Thu, 20 Sep 2007 12:40:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/836/6530/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/836/6530/Rattlesnake FireRed River Ranger DistrictSeptember 20, 2007Information Officer: Terina Mullen @ (208) 842-9225Office hours: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Incident: A lightning-caused wildland fire, which started near Shepp Ranch on 7/13/2007.Location: Twenty-five miles south of Elk City, ID along the Salmon River.Jurisdiction: Nez Perce National ForestCooperating Agencies: Idaho County Sheriff's Office, Idaho County Disaster Coordinator and Dixie Vol. Fire Dept.Incident Commander: Mark Grant, Northern Rockies Type II Incident Management Team (IMT). The Incident Command Post is located at the old Red River Ranger Station. Current Size: 102,000 acres Containment: 25% Yesterday's Activity: Very moist conditions, with cool temperatures were reported. Crews are nearing completion of the rehabilitation activities. Seeding operations were completed in the Lemmon Saddle area. Firefighters progressed with removal of structure wrap, staples and water-handling equipment. Current Resources: The...Wed, 19 Sep 2007 23:06:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/801/6524/http://inciweb.org/incident/announcements/article/801/6524/FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Boise National Forest Fire Information Center: (208) 384-3266Wednesday September 19, 2007 - 10 a.m.The weather event area fire managers have been hoping for seems to be happening and is helping to slow, stop, and extinguish fires that have plagued the state since the middle of July, and is also significantly reducing the potential of new fires.Recent rain and snow (in elevations over 6,500 feet) are changing the extreme burning conditions fire managers have been dealing with for the last three months. This is allowing managers of the 302,376 acre Cascade Complex to engage in more direct fire control measures and in some cases begin to close out this record making fire season.These new conditions are also allowing fire managers to ease public access restrictions. For example, today, the Grays Creek Fire area closure has been reduced to only the area within the burn parameter. This latest storm system is creating opportunities to open additional areas. Please...Wed, 19 Sep 2007 17:02:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/801/6521/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/801/6521/Current Status:East Zone Complex is being managed by Aaron Gelobter's National Incident Management Organization (NIMO). With wetter conditions and lower temperatures in the Payette National Forest outside of the wilderness areas, as well as in the Boise and Sawtooth National Forests, fire restrictions have been lowered from Stage II to Stage I. There was one flare-up from a holdover spot fire near War Eagle yesterday, but fire activity overall remains minimal. Crews on the west side of the fire have removed hoses and pumps in the Burgdorf area, and firefighters continue to patrol and mop up any remaining hotspots. Structure protection assessment continues in the Big Creek community. The Profile Fire is still burning on both sides of Forest Road 340 and has reached the Middle Lake area, south of Crater Lake. Structure protection remains in place in the Warren, Secesh, Burgdorf, Fritser Ranch, Copenhaver Subdivision, Upper and Lower Badley Ranches, Big Creek, Edwardsburg, Crater...Wed, 19 Sep 2007 13:27:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/801/6520/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/801/6520/Current Status:East Zone Complex is being managed by Aaron Gelobter's National Incident Management Organization (NIMO). The Lick Creek Road and the Big Creek Road (FS 340) is now open from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. to residents and property owners of Yellow Pine, Johnson Creek, and Big Creek only. This opening will continue every day at the above mentioned times as long as fire conditions allow. No other roads in the area will be accessible. For more detail information visit http://www.inciweb.org/ or call 208-634-1890.With recent and forecasted precipitation in the Payette National Forest, as well as in the Boise and Sawtooth National Forests, fire restrictions are now at Stage 1 - campfires are allowed within designated metal or concrete fire structures. A flash flood watch for the East Zone Complex fire area has been issued from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. today due to possible heavy rains. Fire behavior was very light yesterday on the East Zone Complex, and structure protection objectives...Wed, 19 Sep 2007 12:27:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/840/6515/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/840/6515/ NewsUnited StatesDepartment ofAgricultureBoise National Forest1249 S. Vinnell WaySuite 200Boise, Idaho 83709208-373-4100 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Boise NF Fire Info Center: 208-384-3266Wednesday September 19, 2007 - 10 a.m. Websites:www.fs.fed.us/idahofires www.inciweb.org Weather is making a Difference! The weather event area fire managers have been hoping for seems to be happening and is helping slow, stop, and extinguish fires that have plagued the state since the middle of July, and is also significantly reducing the potential of new fires. Recent rain, and snow (in elevations over 6500 feet), are changing the extreme burning conditions fire managers have been dealing with for the last three months. This is allowing managers of the 302,376 acre Cascade Complex to engage in more direct fire control measures and in some cases begin to close out this record making fire season. These new conditions are also allowing fire managers to ease public access restrictions. For...Wed, 19 Sep 2007 12:13:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/836/6513/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/836/6513/Rattlesnake FireRed River Ranger DistrictSeptember 19, 2007Information Officers: Terina Mullen & Marianne Baumberger @ (208) 842-9225Office hours: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Incident: A lightning-caused wildland fire, which started near Shepp Ranch on 7/13/2007.Location: Twenty-five miles south of Elk City, ID along the Salmon River.Jurisdiction: Nez Perce National ForestCooperating Agencies: Idaho County Sheriff's Office, Idaho County Disaster Coordinator and Dixie Vol. Fire Dept.Incident Commander: Mark Grant, Northern Rockies Type II Incident Management Team (IMT). The Incident Command Post is located at the old Red River Ranger Station.Current Size: 102,000 acres Containment: 25% Yesterday's Activity: Steady precipitation fell over much of the fire area. The Dixie area received a quarter of an inch of rain. Crews are nearing completion of the rehabilitation activities. Seeding operations were completed in the Lemmon Saddle area. Firefighters progressed through Dixie, removing wrap...Wed, 19 Sep 2007 10:35:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/840/6507/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/840/6507/ Fire Update Fire Information - Contact Robbie McAboy 208-382-3202 Elayn Briggs For Immediate Release Date: September 18, 2007 CASCADE COMPLEX More than 850 firefighters continue to manage the 302,177 acre wildfire burning 27 miles east of Cascade, ID. The fire is 28% contained and crews continue to focus on structure protection measures and securing containment lines. Weather conditions continued to be favorable over the fire yesterday with low temperatures and high humidity minimizing fire growth. Idaho Power completed the assessment for restoration work in Johnson Creek. Three power poles were destroyed and four were damaged. They anticipate having power fully restored by Thursday baring any changes in fire activity. Tom Suwyn's Type II Team will be arriving throughout the day to transition with Whalen's Team. They will assume command of the fire at 6:00pm Wednesday night. There were more reports yesterday of residents traveling on restricted roadways and being in...Tue, 18 Sep 2007 12:53:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/836/6501/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/836/6501/Rattlesnake FireRed River Ranger DistrictSeptember 18, 2007Information Officers: Terina Mullen & Marianne Baumberger @ (208) 842-9225Office hours: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Incident: A lightning-caused wildland fire, which started near Shepp Ranch on 7/13/2007.Location: Twenty-five miles south of Elk City, ID along the Salmon River.Jurisdiction: Nez Perce National ForestCooperating Agencies: Idaho County Sheriff's Office, Idaho County Disaster Coordinator and Dixie Vol. Fire Dept.Incident Commander: Mark Grant, Northern Rockies Type II Incident Management Team (IMT). The Incident Command Post is located at the old Red River Ranger Station.Current Size: 102,000 acres Containment: 25% Yesterday's Activity: The fire area received trace amounts of precipitation. Crews are nearing completion of the rehabilitation activities. Firefighters started removing wrap from structures in the Crooked Creek area north of Dixie.Current Resources: The number of firefighters on the incident is 119....Tue, 18 Sep 2007 10:47:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/801/6527/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/801/6527/Current Status: Management of the East Zone Complex was transferred this morning from Paul Broyles' National Incident Management Team to command under Aaron Gelobter's National Incident Management Organization (NIMO). Fire activity overall continues to be minimal due to overcast skies and higher relative humidity. However, some increased activity occurred in the Pilot Peak area due to strong, gusty winds yesterday. Crews on the west side of the fire have begun to remove hoses and pumps in the Burgdorf area, as firefighters continue to patrol and mop-up any remaining hotspots. Structure protection assessment continues in the Big Creek community. The Profile Fire is still burning on both sides of Forest Road 340, and has reached the Middle Lake area, south of Crater Lake. Crews continue to make good progress in constructing fire line in the Ruby Meadows area, southeast of Burgdorf. Structure protection remains in place in the Warren, Secesh, Burgdorf, Fritser Ranch, Copenhaver...Mon, 17 Sep 2007 19:30:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/836/6487/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/836/6487/Rattlesnake FireRed River Ranger DistrictSeptember 17, 2007Information Officers: Terina Mullen & Marianne Baumberger @ (208) 842-9225Office hours: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Incident: A lightning-caused wildland fire, which started near Shepp Ranch on 7/13/2007.Location: Twenty-five miles south of Elk City, ID along the Salmon River.Jurisdiction: Nez Perce National ForestCooperating Agencies: Idaho County Sheriff's Office, Idaho County Disaster Coordinator and Dixie Vol. Fire Dept.Incident Commander: Mark Grant, Northern Rockies Type II Incident Management Team (IMT). The Incident Command Post is located at the old Red River Ranger Station.Current Size: 102,000 acres Containment: 25% Yesterday's Activity: Warmer temperatures, lower relative humidity and windy conditions from passing thunderstorms resulted in more active fire behavior along the ridge southwest of Orogrande. The fire grew by approximately 800 acres but has not moved toward Orogrande. The fire area received spotty, light...Mon, 17 Sep 2007 15:29:00 -06:00http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/836/6478/http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/836/6478/Rattlesnake FireRed River Ranger DistrictSeptember 16, 2007Information Officers: Terina Mullen & Marianne Baumberger @ (208) 842-9225Office hours: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Incident: A lightning-caused wildland fire, which started near Shepp Ranch on 7/13/2007.Location: Twenty-five miles south of Elk City, ID along the Salmon River.Jurisdiction: Nez Perce National ForestCooperating Agencies: Idaho County Sheriff's Office, Idaho County Disaster Coordinator and Dixie Vol. Fire Dept.Incident Commander: Mark Grant, Northern Rockies Type II Incident Management Team (IMT). The Incident Command Post is located at the old Red River Ranger Station. Current Size: 101,200 acres Containment: 25% Yesterday's Activity: Warmer temperatures and lower relative humidity resulted in slightly more active fire behavior, mainly in the Rhett Creek area. No fire growth was reported. Crews continued with rehabilitation work. A result of Friday's thunderstorm, fourteen lightning strikes and five new fire...Sun, 16 Sep 2007 17:21:00 -06:00