IDAHO — Idaho News 6 is tracking wildfires all across Idaho. Here is the very latest on the status of the bigger fires in the state according to InciWeb:
2021 PAYETTE WILDERNESS FIRES - Payette National Forest | 1,800 acres
(Updated: July 22, 2:15 p.m.)
Three fires in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness have burned 1,800 acres. 14 total personnel are working the fires.
The estimated containment date is set for October 1, 2021.
The fires were started by lightning on July 15. The Cabin Creek Airstrip has been closed to general aviation. There are also several trail closures in the area, click here to read more on those.
CHARACTER COMPLEX FIRE - Shoshone County | 4,404 acres, 10% contained.
(Updated: July 22, 2:15 p.m.)
The Character Complex is made up of two fires: The Deceitful and Prichard fires. The Complex is on the Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests.
The fires were originally found on July 7 due to a thunderstorm that ignited multiple fires throughout the Idaho Panhandle. On July 10, the Cinnabar Creek Fire was engulfed by the Deceitful Fire, according to InciWeb.
The fires have burned 4,404 acres and 397 total personnel are working them. It is 10% contained at this time.
There is a closure order that closes roads, trails and the area around the Prichard Fire.
COUGAR ROCK COMPLEX FIRE - Clearwater County | 4,948 acres, 25% contained
(Updated: July 22, 2:15 p.m.)
The Cougar Rock Complex Fire is made up of approximately 12 wildfires that were all started by lightning. The fires are in steep terrain and are located 30 miles north of Orofino.
The fires were combined on July 9 at 10 p.m. and have burned 3,660 acres and are 15% contained. The estimated containment date is September 15. The total personnel working the fire is 376.
There are two road closures in Clearwater County, the roads will be open for fire and industrial traffic. The first closure is at Grandad Bridge on Dworshak and the second at Captains Cabin near Elk River. The closures are for public and firefighter safety. There are more road closures in the area on the Shoshone County side.
DIXIE-JUMBO FIRES - Idaho County | 29,360 acres, 10% contained.
(Updated: July 22, 2:15 p.m.)
The Dixie-Jumbo fires have grown to 29,360 acres and are located just north of Dixie, Idaho. The fire was started by lightning and the estimated containment date is October 30.
The fires are currently 10% contained.
440 total personnel are working the fires. There is a closure in the area to protect public health and safety in the area.
LELAND COMPLEX FIRE - Latah County | 2,950 acres, 39% contained.
(Updated: July 22, 2:15 p.m.)
The Leland Complex is made up of two wildfires that were both started by lightning on July 7. The fires are burning on the Idaho Department of Lands Ponderosa Forest Protective District.
The fire has burned 2,950 acres and is 39% contained. 270 total personnel are working the fire.
The Upper Palouse Area of the Palouse Ranger District is closed to public use.
MUD LICK, HAYNES AND IRON FIRES - Lemhi County | 17,036 acres
(Updated: July 22, 2:15 p.m.)
The Mud Lick, Haynes and Iron Fires were all caused by lightning in July and there are several emergency road closures in the area. The Great Basin Team 2 took command of the fires on July 21 and all three fires are being updated on the Mud Lick InciWeb page.
The fires have burned 17,036 acres and 662 total personnel are working the fire. The estimated containment date is August 31.
The Salmon-Challis National Forest implemented the Mud Lick Fire Emergency Trail Closure on July 12. The following trails are affected by the closure:
- #010 (Lick Creek)
- #023 (Birch Creek)
- #028 (Gant Ridge)
- #026 (Indian Creek)
- #029 (Big Deer)
Road closures are also into effect for portions of Panther Creek, Williams Creek, Leesburg Road, Napias Creek, Phelan Creek, Deep Creek, Crags and Hoodoo Meadows Roads. Roads are closed to all uses, including hiking, biking, motorized use and horse travel.
The Haynes Fire has the following road closures in effect:
- Baldy Basin Road
- Haynes Basin Road
- K Mountain Road
- Twelve-mile Creek Road
The Iron Fire has also closed multiple roads in the area, click here to read more about those.
RUSH CREEK FIRE - Valley County | 1,616 acres
(Posted: July 22: 2:15 p.m.)
The Rush Creek Fire is at the confluence of Telephone and Rush Creeks, 14 miles southwest of Taylor Ranch. On July 21, members of the Alta Hotshots were flown out to work on setting up pumps and hoses for point protection at the University of Idaho research station at Taylor Ranch.
The size of the fire is estimated at 1,616 acres and containment is estimated for October 1. 17 total personnel are currently working the fire.
SNAKE RIVER COMPLEX FIRE - Nez Perce County | 107,679 acres, 74% contained
(Updated: July 22, 2:15 p.m.)
The Snake River Complex fire is made of three wildfires: the Shovel Creek, Captain John Creek and Hoover Ridge fires, all started by lightning. The fires are burning in steep terrain and are about 20 miles south of Lewiston just past the Waha area in the Craig Mountains.
The three fires were combined into the Snake River Complex on July 10. Together, they have burned over 100,000 acres and the fires are currently 74% contained. A full containment date is set for July 30.
273 total personnel are working the fire. Road Closures are in effect for the Forest and Morrowtown Roads except for residents and emergency personnel.
STATELINE COMPLEX FIRE - Idaho/Montana Border | 2,175 acres
(Updated: July 22, 2:15 p.m.)
The Stateline Complex Fire was started by lightning and has burned 2,175 acres. There are area road closures in place to provide for public and firefighter safety, including Highway 50 between Bluff and Bruin Creek.
208 total personnel are working the fire and containment is estimated for October 31.
TOO KUSH 2 FIRE - Idaho County | 1,341 acres, 90% contained
(Updated: July 22, 2:15 p.m.)
The Too Kush 2 Fire burning east of Kooskia along the middle fork of the Clearwater River was sparked by lightning. The fire has burned 1,341 acres and is 90% contained.
Full containment is expected on July 17 at approximately 10 p.m.
15 total personnel are working the fire. There are no closures in the area.
