Bonners Ferry Ranger District Fires Fact Sheet
Idaho Panhandle National Forests

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Location: Bonners Ferry, Idaho

Name of Fire       Start Date                Size (Acres) Cause Containment

Eneas Peak       August 13, 2022           1,123       Lightning     0%

Trout                       August 21, 2022             678       Lightning     0%

Russell Mountain      August 24, 2022             3,107       Lightning     0%

Scotch               September 1, 2022     494       Lightning `  0%

Last night, a reconnaissance flight checked the status of existing fires. The Eneas Peak fire grew 178 acres; the Trout Fire grew 428 acres; the Russell Mountain fire grew 607 acres, and the Scotch fire grew 449 acres. Fire managers continue to assess opportunities to utilize aviation resources to confine all four fires within the drainages and west of the private lands. Engines are working along Westside road to protect private homes, and crews will continue the work into the night.

Closures:  Due to fire suppression activities and active fires effect we advise that visitors avoid Ball Creek Road (FSR 432), Trout Creek Road (FSR 634), and trails.  Impacted Trails include Russell Mountain (No. 12), Russell Ridge (No. 92), Ball & Pyramid Lakes (No. 43), Pyramid Pass Trail (No. 13), Pyramid Peak (No. 7), Fisher Peak (No. 27), and Trout Lake (No. 41).

Evacuations: There are NO evacuations currently in place. However, those living on West Side Road closest to Burton Road and Ball Creek Road have been upgraded to ‘set’ fire evacuation status. “Set” is the last stage of readiness before an actual evacuation takes place. If not voluntarily evacuating already, residents in this stage are advised to at least gather their evacuation supplies together or pre-load them into their vehicles to enable a quick exit if evacuation is advised.  When living in fire-prone areas, all residents must have an evacuation plan, including all essential documents, pictures, prescriptions, and pets, and be quickly transportable.  Residents of Boundary County, ID, can visit https://www.nixle.com or text their 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.