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Eneas Peak Fire

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3232 West Nursery Road 
Coeur d'Alene, 
Idaho 
83814 
3232 West Nursery Road 
Coeur d'Alene, 
Idaho 
83814 

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  • IPNF Fire Information
    Phone:
    208-557-8813
    Hours:
    Mon-Sun 8am-8pm

Eneas Peak Fire Update August 22, 2022

Eneas Peak Fire
Publication Type: News 08/22/2022

 Location: Approximately 15 miles north-northwest of Bonners Ferry, Idaho

  Size: 763 Acres     Containment: 0%       Cause: Lightning               Confirmed Date: August 13, 2022

Over the past 24 hours, the Eneas fire has grown by 164 acres. It is moving favorably to the west and is holding steady on the northern ridge. Firefighters employed detection and recon flights to evaluate the status of the fire and to identify any new starts. In addition, a Type 1 helicopter was borrowed from a nearby IDL fire to deliver bucket drops to the NE edge of the Eneas fire late in the afternoon Sunday.
 
Today, firefighters will continue assessing and developing strategies for on the ground actions. Air resources are continuing to work fires throughout the dispatch zone and are being made available based on potential threat to values such as private land.
 
A cold front will move into the area today with chances of thunderstorms throughout the day and cooler temperatures to the valleys and mountains. Breezy conditions are expected Monday and Wednesday with humidity increasing. 

Closures & Evacuations:Please avoid the Trout Creek Road (FSR 634) as well as the trails nearby due to fire suppression activities in the vicinity.
 Trails: 
  • #27: Fisher Peak
  • #13: Pyramid Lake
  • #7:   Pyramid Peak
  • #41: Trout Lake
  • #43: Ball & Pyramid Lakes Trail
There are no evacuations at this time. 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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