Single Incident Information

The Parks Fire is estimated at 400 acres and located approximately 1 mile south of the Salmon River and burning in Chamberlain Creek and Mule Creek.

The fire actively burned on August 20 and August 21.  Structure protection measures have been completed at the Chamberlain Creek Bridge by removing brush and other fuels around this metal bridge.  

This fire is using a Zone/Point protection strategy while allowing this lightning caused to play, as nearly as possible, its natural ecological role within the Wilderness.  Additional Zone/Point Protection measures will be taken if necessary.

For any concerns regarding rafting along the Salmon River, call the Salmon-Challis National Forest River Desk at 208-481-2625.

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.