Fires will start easily, spread rapidly and have a
quick increase in intensity immediately after ignition. These fires can be very difficult to control. Stage II Fire
Restrictions in effect within Grangeville and Coeur d’Alene Dispatch
Restriction Areas!
Weather: Today’s high is predicted to
be 89 degrees. The winds 5-9 mph will be southeasterly changing to
southwesterly by this afternoon. The upcoming weekend temperatures could be
hitting the mid to high 90’s and then continues into next week.
Incident
Summary: Fire activity has
been light the past few days. Hobo fire has reached 90%
containment, with crews continuing mop-up operations. Bakers Camp is 90%
contained. Refer to listing of active fires (attached).
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A closure is in place for Blacktail Mountain
Trail #292 and #324 (Sections 7, 11, 13, 14, and 24, T62N R5W (36 CFR 261.53
(e) and 36 CFR 261.55 (a)). Under this
closure order, the public is prohibited to go into or be upon this trail.
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A closure is in place for Forest Service Road
#311 from forest road 302 (milepost 0.0) to terminus at milepost 3 (closed
gate), located at: Sections 29, 30 of
T26N, R5W (B.M); Sections 24 of T37N, R45E (W.M) pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a) &
(b). Under this closure order, using any
type of motorized vehicle is prohibited on this road.
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STAGE II Fire Restrictions: The following acts are prohibited until further notice:
1.
Building,
maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire.
2.
Smoking, except
within an enclosed vehicle or building, a designated smoking site or while
stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or
cleared of all flammable materials.
3.
Operating motorized
vehicles off designated roads and trails in accordance with existing travel
management plans for non-commercial purposes including ATVs, UTVs, and
pickups.
4.
The following
acts are prohibited from 1:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. A patrol is
required for one hour following cessation of all work as described in a, b, and c below:
a.
Operating a chainsaw
or other equipment powered by an internal combustion engine for felling,
bucking, skidding, processing, road building, woodcutting or any other
off-road activity during industrial operations.
b.
Blasting, welding,
or other activities that generate flame or flammable material.
c.
Using an explosive
*Private
landowners within city boundaries should consult their local Fire
Department for current restrictions in their community.
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Incident Name
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Location
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Current Size
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Jurisdiction
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Protection Agency
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Status
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Cape Horn
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NZ – Pend Oreille
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1,326 acres
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Multi
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IDL
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Start 7/5;Contained; Type 4 IMT
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Bakers Camp
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NZ - Bonners
Ferry
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50 acres
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IPNF
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IPNF
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Start 7/1; 90% Contained
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Granite
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NZ – Priest Lake
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207 acres
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IPNF
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IPNF
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Start 7/1; Contained; staffed
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Abandon
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NZ- Priest Lake State
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30 acres
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IDL
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IDL
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Start 7/20; Contained
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Hobo Creek
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SZ- St. Joe
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55 acres
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IPNF
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IPNF
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Start 7/23: Resources on scene
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Elevator
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SZ- St. Joe
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25 acres
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IPNF
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IPNF
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Start 7/22; Contained
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1903
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SZ –St. Joe
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.1 acre
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IPNF
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IPNF
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Start 7/28; Contained
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