Incident Media Photographs

Helibase, as soon from the Bowles Creek Fire ICP. Photo by Sarah Mattson

A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service firefighter works on the Bowles Creek Fire.

Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge fire crew timing out on the Bowles Creek Fire.

Fire Crews on the Bowles Creek Fire receive a briefing before heading to the fireline. Photo by Aaron Eversman_USFWS

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. 

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

An evening view of the Bowles Creek Fire from ICP on August 15, 2023.

A view of the Bowles Creek Fire at sunset. Photo by Sara Rouse_USFS

A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service fire crew receives a briefing before heading out to the Bowles Creek Fire fireline.

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. 

Looking NE over the over the Bowles Creek Fire, showing the mosaic nature of fire spread.

Photo credit: Matt Plagenz

Firefighters work on the Bowles Creek Fire on August 16, 2023. Photo by Aaron Eversman_USFWS