Contact: IPNF & BLM Headquarters Coeur d’Alene Interagency Dispatch
208-765-7223 208-772-3283
Fire
Information: inciweb.nwcg.gov
Fire Danger Rating: VERY HIGH
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: Sunny today, with the high
near 85 degrees. Winds will be from the South
at 3 to 7 mph. A chance of showers and thunderstorms remain throughout this
weekend. Increasing
clouds tonight, with a low
temperature around 58 degrees.
Incident
Summary: The 3 Sisters
fire managed by a Type 3 team (Svancara) is now 60% contained with the acreage
burned at 264 acres. The Parker Ridge fire continues to be managed with
aviation resources by the Type 3 team (Barrett) and is currently at 401 acres. Refer to listing of active fires (attached).
Additional
Information:
·
A closure is in place for Parker Ridge Trail
#221 (Sections 7 and 8 of T64N, R1W and sections 12, 13, 14, 15, 2, and 27 of
R2W). Under this closure order, the public is prohibited to go into or be upon
this trail.
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
|
IDL
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Start 7/5;Contained;
cause under investigation
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Granite
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NZ – Priest Lake
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207 acres
|
IPNF
|
IPNF
|
Start 7/1; Contained; staffed
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Abandon
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NZ- Priest Lake State
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30 acres
|
IDL
|
IDL
|
Start 7/20; Contained
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Hobo Creek
|
SZ- St. Joe
|
55 acres
|
IPNF
|
IPNF
|
Start 7/23: Contained/ monitoring
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Elevator
|
SZ- St. Joe
|
25 acres
|
IPNF
|
IPNF
|
Start 7/22; Contained/monitoring
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Parker Ridge
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NZ – Bonners Ferry
|
401 acres
|
IPNF
|
IPNF
|
Start 7/29; Type 3 (Barrett)
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3 Sisters
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NZ-Pend Oreille
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264 acres
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IDL
|
IDL
|
Start 8/4; IMT 3(Svancara)
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Strawberry
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NZ-Sandpoint
|
.8 acre
|
IPNF
|
IPNF
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Start 8/5; Contained
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K Street
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SZ-Coeur d’Alene Tribe
|
.6 acre
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CDT
|
CDT
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Start 8/7; Resources on scene
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