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Closure Order Bulldog and Nellie Combined Fires 08-23-2024
Middle Fork Complex Fire: Bulldog and Nellie
Publication Type: Closures - 08/23/2024 - 08:00
BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 22, 2024 – The Boise National Forest is expanding two closure areas around growing wildfires, one located near Grandjean and the other east of Garden Valley.
The Bulldog and Nellie fires’ closure area, located north and east of Garden Valley, has been expanded along its southern end to include the closing of Hot Springs Campground, Danskin Rest Area Boat Launch, Pine Flats Campground, Deadwood Campground and Deadwood River Access Site. This new closure becomes effective Aug. 23 at 8 a.m.
The Wapiti Fire closure area, surrounding Grandjean, is being expanded to the north and east, including portions of the Sawtooth National Forest and Salmon-Challis National Forest. This closure includes both sides of Hwy. 21 going north along Canyon Creek, and along the south side of highway as it continues from Banner Summit towards Stanley. This new closure becomes effective Aug. 22 at 6 p.m.
These area closures only pertain to Forest Service lands. For highway closures, including Hwy. 21 and Banks-Lowman (Hwy. 17), consult the Boise County Sheriff’s Facebook page for the latest information.
Please refer to the maps and closure orders on the Boise National Forest’s Alerts and Notices webpage and Interactive Forest Closure Map for specific details.
