Single Incident Information

Current Status as of Aug. 13, 2024:

#ElkhornRidgeFire on the West Fork Ranger District is located 16 miles SW of Alta in Idaho's Frank Church Wilderness (lightning caused) and is estimated at 2,482 acres in size. Since last night, the fire has exhibited minimal activity based off imagery from an Infrared (IR) reconnaissance flight. The area received rain over the past few days which helped cool the fire off.

Another fire called #ProspectRidgeFire was detected 1.10 miles west of the Elkhorn Ridge Fire. It is estimated to be at 200 acres. This fire was showing moderate activity. Because of the fire's proximity to the Elkhorn Ridge Fire, the two fires may grow together. This fire will also have a point protection strategy.

Resources actively working these fires:

- Firefighters put structure protection in place for Lantz Bar and Blackie Foster/River of No Return Lodge.

- Crews are working to put structure protection in place for Arctic Lodge today.

- Personnel will be traveling the river to assess river camps.

- Another reconnaissance flight is scheduled today to get an update on fire perimeter and size.

Status Aug. 12: 

The fire did not grow significantly last night and continues to move to the north, east and west but the fire has not crossed the Salmon River to the south. The fire is showing minimal activity near the river’s edge and is primarily growing to the north, away from the river. The western edge of the fire has moved onto Thirsty Ridge and the eastern edge is packing down into Dwyer Creek. Structure protection is in place for Lantz Bar, and Blacky Forest Cabin/River of No Return Lodge. Another request is in for a mapping flight to place tonight. Today, firefighters will set up structure protection at Artic Creek Lodge located in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. Future updates on the fire size and perimeter will be provided as resources are available.