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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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    Mon-Sun 8am-8pm

Eneas Peak Fire Update August 19, 2022

Eneas Peak Fire
Publication Type: News 08/19/2022
Location: Approximately 15 miles north-northwest of Bonners Ferry, Idaho
Size: 323 Acres              
Containment: 0%       
Cause: Lightning          
Start Date: August 13, 2022  

The fire remains north of Fisher Creek and south of Eneas Peak and all new fire growth has been to the west. Yesterday, fire fighters hiked the northeast area of the fire above Westside Road and to the south of Fisher Creek for opportunities to safely build handline while fire managers assessed the fire by air for additional confinement lines. This work will continue today.   Fire managers have requested aerial support to drop water on the fire since the fire began to help slow the fire’s spread to the east. However, aircraft have been directed to other fires burning in the state and region based on values at risk, often where private property and infrastructure are imminently threatened. At this time no structures are threatened on the Eneas Fire. Fire managers will continue to request aircraft support for planned suppression actions on this fire.   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 is visible in the Kootenai River Valley and Bonners Ferry and will settle in the valley tonight.   

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.

To learn more about Ready Set Go visit: https://bit.ly/3wi0jMu. For tips on defensible space for homes visit Firewise https://bit.ly/3PALyeG. To prevent unwanted fires, visit the Idaho Department of Lands https://bit.ly/3c4v158
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