The Central Idaho Dispatch Zone is at HIGH Fire Danger

RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FOR THE AREA FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM THIS EVENING 

Woodtick (2 fires) (July 14):  The lightning fires are located approximately six (6) miles west northwest of the Meyers Cove in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness on the Middle Fork Ranger District.  The fires total 25 acres and are burning in lodgepole pine and fir.  Aircraft continues to drop water on the fire as weather allows.  Two (2) Type I crews and two (2) Type I helicopters are assigned to the fire.  

Wolf Fang Fire (July 13):  The lightning fire is located approximately four (4) miles northeast of the confluence of Big Creek and the Middle Fork of the Salmon River in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness on the North Fork Ranger District.  The 75 acre fire burning in spruce and fir is located in steep, rugged terrain.  Risk to responders and public safety are the top priorities for the Wolf Fang Fire.   Due to the inaccessibility of the terrain and snag hazards, we are monitoring this fire utilizing the Middle Fork Peak lookout and aviation daily.   

Banner Fire (July 3):  The 15 acre human caused fire located approximately three (3) miles north of Banner Summit on Highway 21 was called controlled on July 10.  Resources continue to patrol the fire.  

To date, there have been 14 wildfires reported on the Salmon-Challis National Forest.  

Weather:  RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FOR THE AREA FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM THIS EVENING.  Dry air is moving into the area this morning along with very strong winds.  This afternoon expect west winds 20 to 35 mph with gust of 40 to 50 mph.  Locally higher gusts over 50 mph are possible, especially along peaks and ridgelines.  Winds are expected to taper down near sunset.  Dry conditions will last the rest of the week, but winds will not be as strong as today. 

The forest is asking visitors to be aware of the HIGH fire danger for the Salmon-Challis National Forest.  Ensure your campfire is dead out.  If it is too hot to touch, it is too hot to leave!  One Less Spark Means One Less Wildfire.  

Nationally, there are 17 uncontained large fires being managed under a full suppression strategy and 108 large fires managed under a strategy other than full suppression.  

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At 7:30 p.m. Central Time on July 25, 2022, Management of the 1148 Fire is transferred back to the Possum Kingdom West Volunteer Fire Department. After discussions throughout the day, fire officials agree the 1148 Fire is 100 percent contained.

This will be the final Inciweb update for the 1148 Fire. 

1148 Fire Update

July 25, 2022 10:00 a.m.

1148 Fire Stats:

Size: 457 Acres

Containment: 95%

Location: 15 miles SW of

Graham, TX

Start Date: July 18, 2021

Cause: Unknown

Resources Assigned

Total personnel: 2

The Southern Area Blue, Type-I Incident Management Team assumed command of the 1148 Fire at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 20, 2022.

Current Status:

No additional growth has occurred on the 1148 Fire in several days. Two taskforces of firefighters spent Sunday mopping up the fire, while also being available for initial attack for any new fire starts in their area. At the end of their shift, these task forces were released from the 1148 fire.

Fire operations are on the ground today making final evaluations on the final containment.

Fire Weather:

Continued weather will be mostly sunny and hot, with dry conditions throughout the day.  Temperatures are expected to reach 102 degrees, with humidity as low as 20%.  The chance of wetting rain is 0%. Afternoon winds will 8-11 mph out of the south and later from the southeast with gusts up to 17 mph. As reminder, if thunderstorms develop in north Texas, they could generate outflow winds in the afternoon that could cause brief wind shifts and gusts. These storms do not need to be over a fire to cause significant shifts in weather patterns.

Closures/Evacuations: There are currently no evacuation orders in place.

Safety and Notifications:

Personal responsibility and

prevention of the next ignition is

of utmost importance in preventing the next wildfire. Refrain from parking vehicles on dry grass and make sure all power equipment is in good working condition. Do your part to help our firefighters.

Wildfires are a NO DRONE ZONE. If you fly, we can’t. Flying a drone near a wildfire can shut down all air operations.

Fire Information:

Fire Information Line:

817-381-5914

Email:

2022.northbranchsupport@firenet.gov

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/lssimt

Inciweb:

https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8251/

 1148 Fire Update

July 24, 2022 10:00 a.m.

1148 Fire Stats:

Size: 457 Acres

Containment: 80%

Location: 15 miles SW of

Graham, TX

Start Date: July 18, 2021

Cause: Unknown

Resources Assigned

•     Total personnel: 34

•     Engines: 10

The Southern Area Blue, Type-I Incident Management Team assumed command of the 1148 Fire at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 20, 2022.

Current Status:

No additional growth has occurred on the 1148 Fire in several days. Two taskforces of firefighters spent Saturday mopping up the fire. Firefighters in these taskforces have been identified as initial attack resources if needed to assist with any new fires that might start. Crews were also assisted by an overnight infrared flight that identified two small pockets of heat within the fire perimeter. Equipped with GPS coordinates from the flight, firefighters were led to the exact location of these heat sources.

For today, crews remaining on the fire are searching for and extinguishing any remaining hotspots, while also monitoring and patrolling the fire perimeter.

Fire Weather:

Continued hot and dry conditions throughout the day on Sunday will result in afternoon temperatures reaching 101-104 degrees. Afternoon winds will increase to 10-15 out of the south and later from the southeast with gusts up to 20 mph. Relative humidity will drop to nearly 20%. Today will not see any wetting rain. As reminder, if thunderstorms develop in north Texas, they could generate outflow winds in the afternoon that could cause brief wind shifts and gusts. These storms do not need to be over a fire to cause significant shifts in weather patterns.

Closures/Evacuations: There are currently no evacuation orders in place.

Fire Information:

Fire Information Line:

817-381-5914

Email:

2022.northbranchsupport@firenet.gov

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/lssimt

Inciweb:

https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8251/

1148 Fire Update

July 23, 2022 10:00 a.m.

1148 Fire Stats:

Size: 457 Acres

Containment: 50%

Location: 15 miles SW of Graham, TX

Start Date: July 18, 2021

Cause: Unknown

Resources Assigned:

•     Total personnel: 54

•     Engines: 14

•     Dozers: 5

The Southern Area Blue, Type-I Incident Management Team assumed command of the 1148 Fire at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 20, 2022.

Current Status: No additional fire growth occurred on the 1148 Fire yesterday. Two task forces are assigned to continue mopping up on any remaining fire. Those resources continue monitoring the entire perimeter, as well as interior heat sources, as progress moves towards a full containment status. Firefighting efforts were also assisted by light precipitation near the fire a day ago, increasing relative humidity which helps decrease burning conditions. The task forces operating on the 1148 Fire are also responsible for initial attacking new fires which may start within their vicinity.

Fire Weather: Temperatures will again be near 100 degrees, with a chance of cloud cover over the 1148 Fire which could moderate temperatures and increase relative humidity. No precipitation is expected, but nearby thunderstorms may produce outflow winds that could affect the fire area. Winds out of the south to southeast will occur at 8-12 mph with gusts up to 18 mph. Relative humidity will be 15-20%, which is still low and fuels on the ground remain extremely dry.

Closures/Evacuations: There are currently no evacuation orders in place.

Safety and Notifications: Personal responsibility and prevention of the next ignition is of utmost importance in preventing the next wildfire. Refrain from parking vehicles on dry grass and make sure all power equipment is in good working condition. Do your part to help our firefighters.

Wildfires are a NO DRONE ZONE. If you fly, we can’t. Flying a drone near a wildfire can shut down all air operations.

Fire Information:

Fire Information Line:

817-381-5914

Email:

2022.northbranchsupport@firenet.gov

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/lssimt

Inciweb:

https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8251/

There are currently no road closures or evacuation orders in place for the 1148 Fire.

1148 Fire Update
July 22, 2022 10:00 a.m.

1148 Fire Stats: 
Size: 457 Acres
Containment: 50% 
Location: 15 miles SW of 
Graham, TX
Start Date: July 18, 2021 

Resources Assigned
Total personnel: 74

July 21, 2022
1:30 pm

Size: 500 acres
Containment: 45%
Date Started: July 18, 2022
Cause: Human Caused - Roadside Start

July 20, 2022
12:00 pm

Size: 500 acres
Containment: 15%
Date Started: July 18, 2022
Cause: Under investigation

July 19, 2022
12:00 pm

Size: 500 acres
Containment: 10%
Date Started: July 18, 2022
Cause: Under investigation