Contact: IPNF & BLM Headquarters Coeur d’Alene Interagency Dispatch
Fire Information: inciweb.nwcg.gov
Restriction Information: http://idahofireinfo.blogspot.com/ or http://firerestrictions.us/
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: There is a Hazardous Weather Outlook for today, sunny and hot, with a high near 96 and a low tonight around 67. East wind are predicted between 3 to 7 mph. Isolated thunderstorms are expected, mainly over the mountains with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11pm. Any lightning from these storms could result in new wild fires. The extended forecast calls for more of the same, a chance for thunderstorms Wednesday through Friday, with temperatures warming into the upper 90s through Thursday.
Incident Summary:
- The 3 Sisters Fire managed by a Type 3 team (Svancara) is now 100% contained at 209 acres.
- The Parker Ridge Fire continues to be managed with aviation resources. Transfer of command from the Arizona Central West Zone Type 3 Incident Management Team (IMT) (Barrett) to the Northern Idaho Type 3 IMT (Weeks) occurred yesterday evening. The fire is currently at 591 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) and the Fisher Peak Trail. 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 cbelow:
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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Klette
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CZ-Cataldo
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2 acres
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IDL
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IDL
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Start 8/10, Type 4 IC (Boyle)
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Slaughter House
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SZ-West St. Joe
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60 acres
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IDL
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IDL
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Start 8/10, Type 3 IC (Grasham)
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River Flat
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CZ-Coeur d’Alene River
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5.5 acres
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IPNF
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IPNF
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Start 8/9, (Mann)
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499
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CZ-Coeur d’Alene River
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.1 acre
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IPNF
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IPNF
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Start 8/8, Patrol status
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Gold
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SZ-West St. Joe
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.5 acre
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IDL
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IDL
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Start 8/8, Patrol status
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K Street
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SZ-Coeur d’Alene Tribe
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.6 acre
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CDT
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CDT
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Start 8/7; Resources on scene
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Strawberry
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NZ-Sandpoint
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.8 acre
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IPNF
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IPNF
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Start 8/5; Contained; Patrol status
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3 Sisters
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NZ-Pend Oreille
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228 acres
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IDL
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IDL
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Start 8/4; IMT 3(Svancara)
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Parker Ridge
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NZ – Bonners Ferry
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591 acres
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IPNF
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IPNF
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Start 7/29; Type 3 (Weeks)
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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: Contained/ monitoring
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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/monitoring
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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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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; cause under investigation
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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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Due to last night’s thunderstorms there have been several new fire starts throughout the area. Fire fighters will continue to search out new fires for initial attack.
