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Kootenai River Complex

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Unit Information

Idaho Panhandle National Forests 
3232 West Nursery Road 
Coeur d'Alene, 
Idaho 
83814 
Idaho Panhandle National Forests 
3232 West Nursery Road 
Coeur d'Alene, 
Idaho 
83814 

Incident Contacts

  • IPNF Fire Information Line
    Phone:
    208-557-8813
  • Kootenai River Complex Fire Information Line
    Phone:
    208-202-5021
    Hours:
    Monday - Sunday 7am to 9pm
  • Bonners Ferry Ranger District - Closure Info
    Phone:
    208-267-5561
    Hours:
    Monday - Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm

Photographs Gallery

The Skycrane cooling the fires edge on October 7.
The Skycrane, a type 1 helicopter, dropping water at the mouth of Farnham Creek on October 7.
The Skycrane, a type 1 helicopter, dropping water at the mouth of Farnham Creek on October 7.
The Skycrane cooling the fires edge on October 7.

The Skycrane, a type 1 helicopter, dropping water at the mouth of Farnham Creek on October 7.

Engine 993 at Sunset on Oct. 5
On Oct. 5, fire activity increased in some areas as anticipated. The areas with the most smoke are primarily interior pockets of fuel burning.
On Oct. 5, fire activity increased in some areas as anticipated. The areas with the most smoke are primarily interior pockets of fuel burning.
Engine 993 at Sunset on Oct. 5

On Oct. 5, fire activity increased in some areas as anticipated. The areas with the most smoke are primarily interior pockets of fuel burning.

Long Canyon Fire on October 2
The Long Canyon Fire showed minimal fire activity on October 2.
The Long Canyon Fire showed minimal fire activity on October 2.
Long Canyon Fire on October 2

The Long Canyon Fire on October 2.

Smoldering on October 1
On October 1, smoldering was more common than actual flames.
On October 1, smoldering was more common than actual flames.
Smoldering on October 1

After the rain on Sept. 29 and 30, the fires smoldered on October 1.

Katka Fire on October 2
The Katka Fire showed minimal fire activity on October 2.
The Katka Fire showed minimal fire activity on October 2.
Katka Fire on October 2

The Katka Fire on October 2.

Fire activity on October 1
On October 1, flames were less frequent than smoldering and flame lengths were minimal.
On October 1, flames were less frequent than smoldering and flame lengths were minimal.
Fire activity on October 1

Fire activity on October 1 was minimal. Smoldering was more common than flames throughout the fire areas.

Aerial View of Long Canyon Fire Sept 28, 2022
View from above Long Canyon Fire as it burns towards the ridge top, showing heavy smoke lifting from the fire.
View from above Long Canyon Fire as it burns towards the ridge top, showing heavy smoke lifting from the fire.
Aerial View of Long Canyon Fire Sept 28, 2022

View from above Long Canyon Fire as it burns towards the ridge top

Heavy Helicopter Dropping Water on Farnham 9/28/22
Heavy Helicopter Dropping Water on Farnham 9/28/22
Water Bar on Dozer Line, Kootenai River Complex
Water bar across a dozer line, a diagonal mound of sand and gravel built to divert water runoff and erosion downslope.
Water bar across a dozer line, a diagonal mound of sand and gravel built to divert water runoff and erosion downslope.
Water Bar on Dozer Line, Kootenai River Complex

Water bar constructed across a dozer line to divert water runoff and erosion downslope.

Helicopter Water Drop
Fire officials reported some increased fire activity along Westside Road near Trout Creek Road prompting a few water drops using a heavy helicopter to knock down the fire's intensity
Fire officials reported some increased fire activity along Westside Road near Trout Creek Road prompting a few water drops using a heavy helicopter to knock down the fire's intensity
Helicopter Water Drop

Fire officials reported some increased fire activity along Westside Road near Trout Creek Road prompting a few water drops using a heavy helicopter to knock down the fire's intensity

Russell Mountain Fire From the Air, 9/21/22
View of smoke from Russell Mountain Fire from a helicopter.
View of smoke from Russell Mountain Fire from a helicopter.
Russell Mountain Fire From the Air, 9/21/22

Pilot Ryan Sundberg captures birds-eye view of smoke on Russell Mountain Fire.

Night Operations, Kootenai River Complex 9/21/22
Fire as seen at night from Westside Rd, flames burning uphill.
Fire as seen at night from Westside Rd, flames burning uphill.
Night Operations, Kootenai River Complex 9/21/22

Fire as seen at night from Westside Rd. Photo taken 9/21/22

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