Single Incident Information

Update: 09:00 p.m., July 26, 2024

The Wolf Creek Fire is estimated at 650 acres and is moving north in subalpine fir stands, toward the Little Weiser River.

Today, fire behavior was moderate and crews were successful in getting a good anchor point and dozer line started on both east and west sides.  Water scoopers supported firefighting efforts today and will continue tomorrow.

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Estimated at 400 acres and holding to the west facing slope of West Mountain (not on the Cascade side), with the Anderson Creek drainage to the south and east of the fire.  The fire is approximately 2.5 miles north of the Four Corners warming hut.

The fire is not spreading quickly but is progressing with torching of Lodgepole pine and Subalpine fir and resulting fire spots a little to the east and some to the north.  

The intent is to keep the fire on the west facing slope and push it to the southwest and hold it in that area.  Firefighters on site are being supported with dozers and aerial assets (scooper aircraft will primarily work on this fire).

No structures are imminently threatened by the fire at this time, and no evacuation orders are in effect. 

The fire It is being managed under a Type 3 local incident organization at this time.   

The Payette Fire Restrictions area is under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions.  Campfires are only allowed in designated sites.  For more information click this link or visit the Idaho fires Restrictions website at: https://www.idl.idaho.gov/fire-management/fire-restrictions-finder/