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The Beauty Creek Fire was reported by the public on the evening of 7/21/23. It is approximately 13 acres and burning in heavy timber. The fire is located approximately 3 miles up Beauty Creek Rd, off the northeast tip of Coeur d’Alene Lake.
The fire is 100% contained at this time. The closure order was lifted at 6pm on 7/28/2023.
WEATHER
Sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph with a minimum RH of 22%.
| Current as of | Mon, 07/31/2023 - 14:30 |
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| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | Approximately 3 miles up Beauty Creek Rd, off the northeast tip of Coeur d’Alene Lake. |
| Incident Commander | Idaho Panhandle National Forests, Coeur d’Alene River Ranger District |
| Coordinates |
47° 34' 24.8'' Latitude
-116° 38' 59.4
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 2 |
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| Size | 13 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 100% |
| Fuels Involved | Heavy timber |
| Significant Events | The fireline was tested vigorously by Rad Flag Warning level wind speeds and held without issue. Due to the cooler temperatures and tested fireline, fire officials are confident in calling the fire 100 percent contained at this time, meaning there is little to no risk of fire activity increasing or escaping the fireline. Firefighters are starting mop-up, working from the perimeter towards the interior. Mop-up includes all activities that extinguish and/or remove burning fuels near the control lines, greatly reducing further risk of spread and minimizing residual smoke. Further aviation resources are not likely needed. |
| Remarks |
*CLOSURE ORDER TERMINATED* 7/28/2023
Further aviation support is not likely needed; however, boaters of all kinds should practice caution while recreating in the Beauty Bay area. Failure to clear out when fire aircraft are working can cause delays that waste valuable time and put boots on the ground at additional risk.
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