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Russell Mountain Fire Update August 30, 2022
Russell Mountain Fire
Publication Type: News 08/30/2022
Public Information Phone: (208) 557-8813
District Fact Sheets will be provided if a significant event occurs.Location: Selkirk Mountains – north/northwest of Bonners Ferry, Idaho
Over the last two days all three fires experienced growth with the warmer/drier weather. The Eneas Peak fire grew 23 acres; the Trout Fire grew 6 acres; and the Russell Mountain fire increased by 67 acres. All will be assessed by air and ground, and remain in a contain and confine management strategy. Aviation resources have been available recently and will continue to be used as necessary to support all fires. A high-pressure ridge has moved into the region bringing warmer and drier weather for the week ahead.
Closures:Please avoid the Ball Creek Road (FSR 432), the Trout Creek Road (FSR 634), and trails due to fire suppression activities and active fires.
These 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)· Trout Lake (No. 41)
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