Single Incident Information

The Monumental Fire is located in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness.  The fire is at 11 acres and fully contained and control as of August 12.  It is now in a patrol status.

This fire was detected the evening of August 6 following a thunderstorm that crossed the east side of the Payette National Forest.

A Full Suppression strategy was used on this fire due to its proximity to the wilderness boundary and values at risk.

For a summary of wildfires burning in the Payette National Forest's part of the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness, visit this Inciweb link.