Incident Media Photographs

Area closure rescinded and signed order by Forest Supervisors

Area closure rescinded on the Bowles Creek Fire

The helicopter heads back to drop water on the Bowles Creek Fire after dipping from a heliwell. Photo by Aaron Eversman_USFWS

A smoky sunset from ICP on August 17, 2023

Firefighters on the Bowles Creek Fire work on fuels reduction to reduce the chances of fire spread.

Evening Rainbow over ICP on August 25, 2023. Photo by Fabio Andrean

Bowles Creek Fire smoke column on July 21

The helicopter dips water from a heliwell to dump on the Bowles Creek Fire on August 16, 2023. Photo by A view of fire operations along from Hwy 38 on August 16, 2023. Photo by Jared Culbertson_USFWS

A firefighter poses for a photo after firing a contingency line. Contingency firelines can be used to back up primary lines to increase probability of fire containment, decrease fire losses, and improve firefighter safety.

The last several days of rain has decreased fire activity significantly. When fire activity is limited, it gives fire crews opportunities to work on other skills that are necessary when fighting fire in the backcountry. Yesterday, crews on the #BowlesCreekFire practiced an incident within an incident, staging a firefighter struck by a falling tree. The scenario was organized by @aeriemedicine, who is providing medical for the Bowles Creek Fire. The scenario included running the medical scenario from start to finish, completing a medical incident report, patient litter carryout over difficult terrain, and a final debrief/after action review. 

Photo credit: Jorista Garrie

Evening View of ICP at Bowles Creek Fire on August 16, 2023