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Moose Fire Daily Update for Sunday, October 9, 2022
Publication Type: News 11/02/2022
The Moose Fire will be updated every other day starting today. The next update will be posted on Tuesday, October 11.
Moose Fire Information 208-742-6690 (8am-8pm) | 2022.moose@firenet.gov
Quick Facts
Fire Location
17 miles N of Salmon, Idaho
Size
130,123 acres
Containment
80%
Start Date
7/17/22
Cause
Unextinguished unattended campfire
Incident Commander
Mike Johnston, Great Basin Type 2 Incident Management Team #7
Personnel
251
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Idaho Department of Lands
Salmon-Challis National Forest
Bureau of Land Management Salmon Field Office
Summary: The Moose Fire started on Sunday, July 17th, 2022, at approximately 4:00 pm. The fire is located in the Salmon River mountains, 17 miles north of Salmon, Idaho. A mix of federal and private land is impacted. The terrain is difficult, and the fire is burning in grass, shrubs and timber. The fire was caused by an unextinguished, unattended campfire.
Weather | Anticipated Fire Behavior: A high pressure system continues. The weather today will be much like the last couple of days – warm and dry, with high overnight moisture recovery. By Monday afternoon winds will increase ahead of a cold front. Increased winds carry the potential of increased smoke production though fire behavior will remain moderate.
Actions: Repairs on the Leesburg Road and Ridge Road were completed today. Fire staff continue to repair areas impacted by fire suppression activities. Crews will be in the Moose Meadows area to remove pumps and hoses from around structures. Work along the Williams Creek Road and the Stormy Peak Road will continue today.
Ground truthing over the last couple of days has yielded repair statistics that are greater than were previously understood. Repair is 70% completed. Containment is currently at 80%.
