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Eneas Peak Fire

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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 

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    208-557-8813
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    Mon-Sun 8am-8pm

Eneas Peak Fire Update August 18, 2022

Eneas Peak Fire
Publication Type: News 08/19/2022
Location: Approximately 15 miles north-northwest of Bonners Ferry, Idaho     

Size: 150 Acres     Containment: 0%     Cause: Lightning     Start Date: August 13, 2022

Current Status: The Eneas Peak Fire is burning on a south aspect below Eneas Peak and above Fisher Creek. The fire is burning in heavy timber and smoke is visible from the Kootenai River Valley and most of Bonners Ferry. Recent growth was mapped from an infrared flight and the fire is now an estimated 150 acres.   Fire managers are scouting the area by air and ground for potential confinement lines and to identify open areas where the use of retardant might be an effective strategy to slow the fire’s spread.  The terrain is difficult to access due to steep slopes between 60% and 80%.  The unroaded nature of this terrain and numerous dead and downed trees make direct suppression tactics with ground resources dangerous or unachievable.  

Over the next few days, daytime temperatures are expected to be in the low 90’s and nighttime temperatures in the low 60’s. Wind will be light, which is favorable.  The fire is experiencing low nighttime humidity recovery and may be active during the day and night. Smoke produced by heavy downed timber can be misleading of actual fire size and may appear larger from a distance.  Fire growth is occurring as the main fire moves uphill and as burnt material rolls downslope and ignites unburned fuels below. 

Closures & Evacuations: There are NO closures or evacuations currently in place.  However, when living in fire prone areas it is recommended that all area residents have an evacuation plan in place including having all important documents, pictures, prescriptions, and pets gathered up and easily transportable.  Residents of Boundary County, ID can visit https://www.nixle.com or text home zip code to 888777 to sign up for emergency alerts.
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