Park Fire Update: Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Southwest Complex Incident Management Team 2

Incident Commander John Truett

Size: 429,603 acres 

Start Date: July 24, 2024

Containment: 98 percent

Total Personnel: 577

Resources: 1 helicopter, 14 crews, 13 engines, 15 dozers, 31 water tenders, 6 masticators, 7 chippers, 22 excavators, 9 feller bunchers, 12 skidsteers, 3 log loaders, 1 processor, 1 backhoe, 5 road graders

CURRENT SITUATION: Fire suppression activities often damage or clog culverts. This can occur as easily as dozers crushing ends of culverts or hand-crews filling catch basins with brush as they construct fireline. Repairing damaged culverts falls to the roads group. They are working along highways and forest roads to repair damage like this, which if left undone, could risk the integrity of the road and safety of those who travel it. Crews open crushed culverts and remove brush, ash, sediment and rocks clogging catch basins or culverts. To reflect the progress of repair activities by the roads, hazard-tree and supression-repair groups working on federal lands, the public information map has been modified to show where the work is being done and the completion status. For examples of firefighters working on fire suppression repair, including photos and videos, refer to the Lassen National Forest Facebook Page: facebook.com/LassenNF.

WEATHER & FIRE SAFETY: Temperatures will continue to rise into the weekend. No significant precipitation is forecast at this time, and humidity levels remain extremely low. It will not be uncommon for smoke tendrils evolving from isolated stumps, logs or snags in the fire boundary to be visible from roads. This will continue until a season-ending precipitation event but does not pose a threat to containment lines and should not cause alarm. Outside the fire perimeter, fuel load, including grass, brush and timber, is very dry and ready to burn. Any new fires would be difficult to control. Please ensure you are continuing to be diligent in your use of equipment which can be an ignition source for these fuels. 

FOREST CLOSURE: Lassen National Forest lands, roads, and trails near the fire are temporarily closed. Individuals are responsible for knowing where they are in relation to the closure area. Keep our firefighters and yourselves safe by abiding by the closure order. If you are recreating on your public lands, be prepared and view Forest Order No. 06-24-07 and map here: fs.usda.gov/alerts/lassen/alerts-notices.

FIRE RESTRICTIONS: Know before you go! Fire restrictions are in effect within the Lassen National Forest. For details, view Forest Order No. 06-24-04 here: fs.usda.gov/alerts/lassen/alerts-notices. Find links to other land management agencies’ fire restrictions in the Park Fire Information Linktree (URL and QR code below).

Park Fire Information (Southwest CIMT 2): 530-414-9298  | 2024.park@firenet.gov               

Park Fire Information (CAL FIRE): 530-529-9233

Park Fire Linktree (fire information website links): linktr.ee/park_fire 

Size: 3,000
Start Date & Time: Sept. 2, 2024, 1400
Containment: 0%
Cause: Under investigation
Resources:  427+
Location: South of Sierra Brooks off Bear Valley Rd. 

CURRENT SITUATION

Incident Management Team 2 will be taking command of the incident today at 6 p.m. The combination of warming temperatures, dry fuel conditions and strong winds intensified the fire's behavior yesterday. Shortly after the inversion lifted yesterday, west winds picked up, resulting in active fire behavior starting at 1 p.m. Active fire remains along much of the fire perimeter, with short range spotting challenging suppression efforts. Significant fire impacted and crossed Smithneck Road with spread to the east.

Fire crews actively engaged to establish containment lines, while significant aviation resources delivered retardant and water drops. Due to steep and rocky terrain, crews have experienced difficulty in gaining access to some areas of the fire, slowing progress. Significant dead and down fuels have served as a catalyst for rapid fire spread in brush and timber. 

Today, crews will continue to provide defensive actions as needed to protect communities and infrastructure. Firefighters will work to construct direct containment line using dozers and hand crews. 

Active fire behavior with high difficulty of suppression is within 1 mile of the community of Sierra Brooks, and 3 miles of Loyalton. High Voltage electric power transmission lines are within the fire perimeter and 760 residences are without power. There are multiple communication towers within a mile of active fire.

CONTROL OBJECTIVES

Keep the fire north of Lewis Mill, south of the community of Sierra Brooks, east of Antelope Valley and west of Bald Mountain Range.

WEATHER

Above normal temperature and light winds are forecasted through Wednesday. Temperatures are expected to reach up to 85 degrees with 60-65% relative humidity. Light winds are expected to become southeast with gusts up to 10 mph. Winds are expected to shift east in the evening.

EVACUATIONS

The community of Sierra Books remains under a Mandatory Evacuation, and the following zones are under an Evacuation Warning: SIE-E022, SIE-E023, SIE-E027, SIE-E028, SIE-E029, SIE-E058 and SIE-E059. If additional evacuations become necessary, the Sheriff's Office will issue notifications through Everbridge and Zonehaven – Genesis. Find your zone at https://protect.genasys.com/search.

CLOSURES

Tahoe National Forest has issued a closure for the fire area. The following closures are effective beginning at 5:00 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time, on September 3, 2024, through December 31st, 2024. 

1. Going into or being upon National Forest System lands within the Bear Fire Closure Area, as described below and shown in Exhibit A. 36 C.F.R. § 261.52(e). The Bear Fire Closure Area includes Tahoe National Forest National Forest System Lands east of State Highway 89 and north of Sierra County Road 450 (Henness Pass Road) at their intersection. The closure area boundary travels north along State Highway 89 until it reaches end of National Forest System Lands south of Sierraville. The closure continues generally east and then north along the forest boundary to the Antelope Valley State Wildlife Area. At the eastern most boundary with the Antelope Valley State Wildlife Area the closure boundary then travels generally east along the forest boundary to its junction to the Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest. At that junction the closure boundary travels generally south along the Tahoe National Forest boundary to the junction of the Truckee Ranger District where the closure boundary travels west along County Road 860 (Smithneck Creek Road) west until it becomes County Road 450 (Henness Pass Road) and back to Little Truckee Summit. 

2. Being on any National Forest System Road within the Bear Fire Closure Area, as shown on Exhibit A. 36 C.F.R. § 261.54(e). 

3. Being on any National Forest System trail within the Bear Fire Closure Area, as shown on Exhibit A. 36 C.F.R. § 261.55(a).

View the full closure at https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1203109.pdf. View the closure area map at https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1203110.pdf. 

Wapiti Fire Update

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 – 9:30 a.m.

Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1

Dan Dallas, Incident Commander

Information Phone: 208-593-7132 (public) 208-901-8973 (media) Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Email: 2024.wapiti@firenet.gov

InciWeb:https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/idbof-wapiti-fire

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/wapitifireinfo2024/

Information Linktree:https://linktr.ee/WapitiFireInfo2024

Interactive Map:https://tinyurl.com/WapitiFireInfoMap

Special Notes: Rocky Mountain CIMT1 hosted a community meeting yesterday in Lowman. A recording of the meeting can be viewed on our Facebook page Wapiti Fire Information 2024 (see link above). 

There will be a community meeting at the Stanley Community Building at 6:00 pm Thursday. The meeting will be livestreamed on Facebook for those who cannot attend in person. 

State Highway 21 remains closed from east of Lowman to Stanley (MP84 to MP130) due to wildfire activity. Highway 75 remains open. 

Current Situation: Thunderstorms again built over the fire yesterday, increasing fire activity and challenging firefighters as they held established firelines. Air resources will be able to support firefighters on the ground due to clearer air over the fire. Fire resources will again assist the local Forests with initial attack of new fire starts as needed. All firelines are holding and the values at risk remain secure. Crews will continue to strengthen and hold established lines and utilize strategic firing operations to remove fuels where necessary. 

Division DD: Crews will work to extend the completed line from Redfish Lake by prepping along the Decker Flats Road south past the Fish Hatchery. Fire mangers are continuing to assess the values at risk south along Highway 75 and look for opportunities for indirect line placement. The objective is to check the fire’s progress in the event it moves out of Sawtooth Wilderness towards Highway 75 and values at risk. The fire in the Wilderness is slowly growing towards the south and east but is not threatening values at this time. 

Division HH: The indirect fireline around Goat Falls, Stanley, nearby communities, and down to the Stanley Ranger Station has been completed and crews will be improving and strengthening the line.  

Division KK and Structure Group East: Crews will continue to secure and mop up along control lines in both Crooked Creek and Iron Creek areas. The large spot east of Highway 21 has remained secure throughout the past two days and fire managers continue to be confident in its status. Crews will continue to assess and mop up within the spot ensuring it poses no threat to the community. Personnel will continue to patrol the contained portions of the fireline in this division. 

Division PP: The finger of the fire that crossed Highway 21 has not progressed as crews continue to secure the edge. The fire in Thatcher Creek continues to move north and east towards the highway and crews are securing the fire’s edge and mopping up to prevent future flare-ups that may lead to spotting across the highway. Crews will again work at the Bradley Boy Scout Camp, prepping the area in the event the fire crosses Highway 21 further to the northwest. 

Division MM: Crews again experienced active fire behavior yesterday. The firelines continue to hold. Crews will remain vigilant within the Bull Trout Lake area, securing the fire’s edge and watching for spot fires. The fire is active around Copper Mountain where it is progressing down slope to Highway 21. Crews will assess opportunities to implement strategic firing operations to control its movement and bring it slowly down to the highway.  

Division WW and Structure Group West:  The fire is in Casner Creek above the Warm Springs airstrip and is continuing to back to the southwest against prevailing winds. Firefighters are working the fire’s edge to ensure that it comes down the creek in an even manner and does not make a run back towards the airstrip. The prep work, firelines and hoses lays around the Sourdough Lodge area, and the subdivisions of Two Ravens, Ten Ax, and Seven Peaks will continue today. The fire has crossed the Warm Springs drainage to the north and is slowly progressing towards the Eight Mile Fire scar. Crews continue patrolling within Hanging Valley and the Wapiti Creek area, along the 524 road, and the Grandjean area looking for hot spots and removing hazards. 

Division VV:  The fire has entered Chapman Creek and fire managers are assessing opportunities for strategic firing operations to check the fire’s progress to the southwest and tie it into Highway 21.  

Weather, Fuels, and Fire Behavior:  

After a few days of active weather, a ridge of high pressure will bring warm temperatures and dry conditions. The morning inversion will keep lower elevations smoky until it breaks around 1:00 pm. Winds will be light, and out of the southwest in Branch IV, and northwest in Branch VI with gusts up to 20 mph and decreasing after 7:00 pm. Adverse and challenging fire conditions still exist as heavy fuels such as logs are very dry. The possibility of group torching, short runs, and short-range spotting remains.  

Evacuations: 

For evacuation information on the Wapiti Fire, please see the Custer County Sheriff’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/p/Custer-County-Sheriff-Idaho-61558947312289/  and the Boise County Sheriff’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/boisecountysheriff/. 

Red Cross has established a shelter at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 24695 US-93, Challis, ID. 

To sign up for Custer County CodeRED emergency notifications, text CUSTER to 99411 or enroll online at https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/BF28E45537FF . 

To sign up for Boise County Alert Sense emergency notification enroll online at https://public.alertsense.com/SignUp/publicUser.aspx?regionid=1163 

Closures and Fire Restrictions: 

State Highway 21 is closed from MP84 to MP130 for public and firefighter safety. 

A Wapiti Fire Area Closure / Forest Order: 0414-04-151 for portions of the Boise, Sawtooth, and Salmon-Challis National Forests can be found at this site:  

https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/sawtooth/alerts-notices. 

Boise National Forest Stage 1 Fire Restrictions / Forest Order: 0402-00-63 can be found at this site: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/boise/alerts-notices. 

Sawtooth National Forest Stage 1 Fire Restrictions / Forest Order 0414-00-044 can be found at this site: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/sawtooth/alerts-notices. 

Fire restrictions on state and private lands may be found at this site: https://www.idl.idaho.gov/fire-management/fire-restrictions-finder/. 

A Temporary Flight Restriction is in place over the Wapiti Fire. Wildfires are a no-fly zone for unauthorized aircraft, including drones. If you fly, we can’t.  For more information, visit http://knowbeforeyoufly.org. 

Wapiti Fire Statistics: 

Size: over 110,425 acres    

Containment: 4% 

Total Personnel: 1513 

Location: Grandjean, ID 

Reported: July 24, 2024 

Cause: lightning 

Northern Rockies Team 1, Incident Commander Brent Olson

Location:  7 miles SW of Togwotee Pass

Start Date: Friday, August 16, 2024

Cause: Lightning

Size: 17,912 acres

Percent complete:  54%

Resources: 433 Total Personnel: 7 Hand Crews; 15 Engines; 1 Dozer; 18 Heavy Equipment; 5 Helicopters 

KEY MESSAGES:

Fremont County Emergency Management issued a Level 3 “Go” Evacuation for Brooks Lake, Pinnacle, and Breccia Drives yesterday afternoon due to spot fires being detected northeast of Highway 26. All property owners were asked to evacuate the area. Fire crews immediately responded to suppress the spot fires in multiple locations and have continued working throughout the night where safe to do so. 

The fire size was mapped overnight by an infrared camera-equipped aircraft.  The results of this mapping mission reflected that the fire has increased in size by 2,406 acres over the last two days. 

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) temporarily closed U.S. Highway 26 for public and firefighter safety based on the recommendation of the Incident Management Team. The fire has reached the highway east Togwotee Pass and remains very active. Firefighters are working along the highway in several locations while thick smoke blankets the roadway. This creates a dangerous driving environment for the public and firefighter resources. For firefighter and public safety, we ask for your patience during this time when the fire has directly impacted Highway 26. Currently, there is no estimated time for when the highway might reopen. 

CURRENT STATUS:

Yesterday, the northeast side of the fire remained very active throughout the day and winds caused numerous spot fires northeast of Highway 26. The largest spot fire detected was 1/10th of an acre.  Firefighting resources suppressed these spot fires supported by helicopter water bucket drops. Throughout the day and overnight resources continued to find and suppress smaller spot fires throughout the afternoon and into the evening. Structure protection crews tested the pumps, hose and sprinklers and patrolled the area prepared to implement protection plans for the Brooks Lake Lodge and Pinnacle areas if needed. A full shift of night operations began last night to keep monitoring the fire activity and be ready to respond if fire threatens the critical values at risk identified around Brooks Lake, Pinnacle, and Breccia Drives. Firing operations used to slow or stop the advancing fire continued throughout the night along Highway 26 east to the 357 Road and south to the Pilot Knob area. 

The west and north sides of the fire that had been active received some light amounts of rainfall which subdued fire activity for only a brief period. Crews and equipment continued to work on the Flagstaff Road indirect control line on the north side. The south side of the fire continue to be monitored and has remained secure.   

Today, crews will continue to secure the fire edge along the Highway 26 corridor and along the east flank of the fire.  Firefighters will continue using firing operations if needed. Helicopter water bucket drops will be used where needed to cool down hot spots and respond to spot fires north of Highway 26. This area remains the operational priority because of several identified critical values at risk identified as a part of the confine/point protection strategy located in this area. Crews and equipment will continue to finish working on the Flagstaff Road as an indirect control line. Some hand crew and equipment work will begin on an indirect line located west of the fire area. Structure protection crews will patrol the Brooks Lake Lodge and Pinnacle areas and test the pumps, hose, and sprinklers to make sure they are ready if needed. 

WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR:

Today will be cooler behind yesterday’s cold front. A few showers and thunderstorms may develop in the area after 1200, though the bulk of this activity is expected to stay to the east of the fire. Outflow winds and lightning are possible with any storms that do develop. Otherwise, a shift to easterly winds is expected this evening. Warmer and drier conditions return on Thursday.  

Cooler temperatures and predicted higher minimum relative humidity will moderate fire behavior today. Firefighters are expecting mainly surface fire in the heavy dead and down fuels as well as single tree or group tree torching. Given the condition of the fuels; downwind spotting is likely from any torching trees. If spotting occurs, the probability of success is high to contain them quickly with aerial and ground resources.  

AIR QUALITY AND SMOKE:

Air quality, smoke conditions and forecasts can be found at https://www.airnow.gov/.

CLOSURES AND EVACUATIONS:

A joint Closure Order for the fire area has been issued by the Bridger-Teton and Shoshone National Forests for public and firefighter safety. Please do not enter the closure area or use the Forest Roads that are closed. 

The Fish Creek Area, Roads, and Trails Closure Order (map) has been established for public and firefighter safety in the fire area. Full details can also be found at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/btnf/alerts-notices. 

Fremont County: Brooks Lake, Pinnacle Drive and Breccia Drive area remain in the Level 2 Evacuation notice. A Level 2 Evacuation means “Be Set” to evacuate. You must prepare to leave at a moment’s notice. This level indicates there is significant danger to your area, and residents should either voluntarily relocate to a shelter or with family/friends outside of the affected area, or if choosing to remain, to be ready to evacuate at a moment's notice. See the alert notice on the Fremont County Fire Protection District Facebook page.  

Teton County: The Teton County Division of Emergency Management utilizes a Ready, Set, Go www.tetoncountywy.gov/1846/Ready-Set-GO system for evacuation messaging. All residents should be in the Ready status by preparing for evacuations and becoming fire adapted. 

US HWY 26/287 continues to experience smoke and sometimes limited visibility. Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is working closely with Fremont County Emergency Management and fire officials for the safety of motorists and firefighters. Drivers are encouraged to visit https://www.wyoroad.info/ prior to traveling on US HWY 26/287 for road status and information, or download the Wyoming 511 app at https://www.wyoroad.info/511/WY511Mobile.html to monitor for any changes due to fire activity. 

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Northern Rockies Team 3, Incident Commander Mike Behrens

Location: Three miles west of Stevensville, Montana in Ravalli County

Start Date: 8/23/2024

Cause: Lightning  

Size:   2,873 Acres

Completion/Containment: 23 percent

Resources assigned: 650 people

Current Status

Firefighters built direct dozer and hand line on the northern boundary in the Larson Creek drainage. Today they will continue direct line construction around a section of hot edge, as well as hold and secure existing lines. 

On the east side, crews have mopped up two chains (1 chain =66 feet) in from the dozer line along the Forest boundary. Mopping up means making sure the ground is cold by turning over hot spots with hand tools and applying water from backpack pumps or hose lays with portable water tanks. This area of the fire will move into patrol status.

On the south edge, firefighters and helicopters chased spot fires all day on the 739 road system in upper McCalla Creek. Night shift crews continued finding and extinguishing spot fires. Further south, firefighters continue to construct and improve direct and indirect control lines using heavy equipment and hand crews. Four hotshot crews will work today to hold the fire north of the 739D road in McCalla Creek drainage. A rappel module will be inserted on the southwest side to address areas of heat along the western fire edge. 

Significant fire growth occurred on the west side of the fire and it has crossed Selway Bitterroot Wilderness boundary.  

Structure protection resources are staging in nearby neighborhoods during the day to respond to fire activity. Night shift resources will work on the southern edge and patrol affected neighborhoods. They also have initial attack responsibilities. Aviation resources will check fire spread and support firefighters as smoke allows. 

Weather and Fire Behavior

The thunderstorm yesterday produced 0.1” of rain on some areas of the fire. A warming and drying trend has begun, and temperatures will return to the 80s. Fuels remain dry underneath thick canopies. Active fire behavior will still be present when the fire reaches subalpine fir and exhibits single tree torching. Winds are expected to be generally upslope at 6-8 mph.  

SMOKE

For the current smoke reports, visit https://www.airnow.gov/   

EVACUATIONS, RESTRICTIONS, CLOSURES 

The Ravalli County Sheriff’s Office has updated evacuation orders and warnings for neighborhoods in the vicinity of the Sharrott Creek Fire. Download the Ravalli Co. Sheriff’s Office app for information. Direct evacuation questions to the Ravalli County Emergency Operations Center at 406-375-6650. The Bitterroot National Forest has issued an area closure from North Fork Sweeney Creek to Sweathouse Creek. See https://tinyurl.com/Sharrottclosure for the order and map. There are temporary flight restrictions (TFR) over the fire area west of Highway 93 from Bass Creek to Big Creek. 

U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service Bridger-Teton National Forest

Jackson & Blackrock Ranger Districts Shoshone National Forest

Wind River District

Fish Creek Fire Area, Road, and Trail Closure

PROHIBITIONS

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50 (a) and (b), the following are prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) area, roads, and trails in the Blackrock and Jackson Ranger Districts, Bridger-Teton National Forest, and Wind River Ranger District, Shoshone National Forest described below and shown on the attached map incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A (the “Described Area, Road, and Trails”):

1. Going into or being upon the Described Area. 36 C.F.R. § § 261.52(e)
2. Being on the Described Road. 36 C.F.R. § 261.54(e)
3. Being on the Described Trails. 36 C.F.R. § 261.55(a)

EXEMPTIONS

Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:

1. Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them from this Order or a written determination by a Forest Service authorized officer that a permit is not required under 36 C.F.R. § 251.50(e)(1) or (2); and.

2. Any Federal, State, or Local Officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty.
    

DESCRIBED AREA/ROADS/TRAILS

Bridger-Teton National Forest Fish Creek Fire Closure area boundary begins where it meets the SW corner of Shoshone National Forest Fish Creek Fire area boundary that abuts the Continental Divide and Bridger-Teton National Forest boundary, at the boundary of Sections 22 and 27, T43N R110W. Continuing W along the section line for approximately 3 miles until the intersection of the FS RD 30750 and then southwesterly along said road (North Fork of Fish Creek) to its intersection with FS RD 30800 then northerly along said road (Cottonwood Creek) to a point approximately ½ mile due east of the confluence of Elkhorn Creek and Cottonwood Creek, due west along this bearing to the confluence of Elkhorn Creek and Cottonwood Creek, then northwesterly along Elkhorn Creek to the hydrologic divide, then southwesterly then north and northwesterly to Mt. Leidy, then northeasterly along the hydrologic divide to its intersection with the South Fork Spread Creek Road (30100) , then northerly along the same road to its intersection with Hatchet Road (30160), then following and including Flagstaff Road (30100) east to its intersection with US Highway 26/287. North across highway 26/287 to the hydrologic divide on Angle Mountain. East along the hydrologic divide to its intersection with the Continental Divide in the center of Section 22 T44N R110W.

The Shoshone National Forest Fish Creek Fire Closure area boundary begins at the SE corner of the Bridger-Teton National Forest Fire closure area. Continuing E along the N side of the section line dividing T43N R110W Sections 27 and 22 to Forest Service Road (FS RD)

540. The closure area continues NW on the W side of FS RD 540 to the intersection with FS RD 540.1D. Continuing NW along the W side of FS RD 540.1D to the intersection with FS RD 540.1E, the closure continues NW on the W side of FS RD 540.1E to the W side of Pelham Lake Creek. Extending E on the NW side of Pelham Lake Creek to the confluence of the Wind River, the closure crosses the Wind River to the private property boundary. At the private property boundary, the closure continues N then E on the W side of the property boundary to Highway (HWY) 26/287 and resumes on the NE side of HWY 26/287. In a SE direction, the closure extends to FS RD 513. The closure continues E on the N side of FS RD 513 to the W side of the section line dividing T43N R109W sections 27 and 26. Continuing N along said section line, the closure extends to the Dunoir Special Management Area (SMA) boundary and continues NW along said boundary to the Continental Divide. The closure continues W and SW along the S side of the Continental Divide until it meets the Blackrock RD boundary. The closure connects with the NE corner of the Bridger-Teton National Forest Fire closure area.

The Described Roads and Trails include the following NFS roads and trails located within and bordering the Described Area:

1. Portion of NFS Road 30750 (Moccasin Basin Road), to its intersection with NFS Rd 30800.
2. Forest Road 30100 (Flagstaff/South Fork Spread Creek Road) in its entirety.
3. Forest Road 30200 (Mary’s Lake) in its entirety.
4. Forest Road 30234 (Nation Creek) in its entirety.
5. Forest Road 30250 (Leidy Lake) in its entirety.
6. Forest Road 30800 in its entirety.
7. NFS Trail 30240 in its entirety.
8. FS RD 30120 (North Fork Spread Creek) in its entirety.
9. FS RD 30140 (Grizzly Creek) in its entirety.
10. FS RD 30010 (Two Ocean Basin) in its entirety.
11. NFS Trail 4079 (Cottonwood Creek Trail), in its entirety.
12. NFS Trail 4106 (Spruce Creek Trail), in its entirety.
13. NFS Trail 6107 (Two Ocean Basin Trail) in its entirety.
14. NFS Trail 6071 (South Fork Spread Creek) in its entirety.
15. NFS Trail 6057 (portion of Holmes Cave Trail south of the hydrologic divide of Angle Mountain.

Shoshone National Forest:

1. Falls Campground Road
2. FS RD 515 in its entirety
3. FS RD 521 in its entirety
4. FS RD 522 in its entirety
5. FS RD 537 in its entirety
6. That portion of FS RD 540 north of its junction with FS RD 540.1D
7. FS RD 540.1A in its entirety
8. That portion of FS RD 540.1E northwest of Pelham Lake Creek
9. FS RD 645 in its entirety
10. MT10 in its entirety
11. North of FS RD 513
12. FS RD 549 in its entirety
13. FS RD 548 and all roads that originate from said road
14. FS RD 548.1D in its entirety
15. FS RD 649 in its entirety
16. FS RD 585 in its entirety
17. FS RD 589 in its entirety
18. FS RD 590 in its entirety
19. FS RD 591 in its entirety
20. FS Trail 807.1A Pinnacles Trail
21. FS Trail 823.1B Bonneville Pass Trail
22. FS Trail 823 Bear Cub Pass Trail
23. FS Trail 823.1A Jade Lakes Trail
24. FS Trails 823.1C Rainbow Lake Trail
25. FS Trail 823.1E Sublette Pass Trail

PURPOSE

The purpose of this Order is to protect public safety during the Fish Creek Fire.

IMPLEMENTATION

1. This Order shall be in effect from September 3, 2024, at 6:00 P.M. through September 30, 2024 at 6:00 A.M., unless rescinded.

2. A map identifying the Described Area/Roads/Trails is attached and made part of this Order as Exhibit A. For a digital version of this Order and Exhibit A, go to https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/btnf/alerts-notices

3. Unless otherwise expressly defined in this Order, the terms used in this Order are defined by the regulations of the Secretary of Agriculture, 36 C.F.R. Chapter II, Parts 200-299. If there are terms in this Order that are not expressly defined in the Order or 36 C.F.R. Chapter II, Parts 200-299, their meaning shall be determined

by their plain language definitions.

1. A violation of the above prohibitions is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor by a fine of not more than $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for organizations, or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. 16 U.S.C. § 551; 18 U.S.C.

§§ 3559, 3571, and 3581.

1. Contact Jackson Ranger District in Jackson, WY, (307) 739-5400, and Bridger- Teton National Forest Supervisor’s Office in Jackson, WY, (307) 739- 5500, for more information about this Order. Contact Wind River Ranger District in Dubois, WY, (307) 455-2466, and Shoshone National Forest Supervisor’s Office in Cody, WY, (307) 527-6241 for more information about this Order.

2. This Order supersedes any previous Orders prohibiting the same or similar acts in the same Described Area.

Signed and issued on September 3, 2024.

September 4, 2024 
Fire Information Phone Line: 208-462-0345 (8 a.m. - 8 p.m.)                                  Email: 2024.Boulder.id@firenet.gov 

QUICK FACTS 

Fire              Location                                   Size                Containment       Assigned Personnel                 Inciweb link

Boulder       6 miles SW of Cascade           2,868 acres              36%                       428                         https://tinyurl.com/ycdfv3tv

Snag           11 miles E of Cascade               31,809 acres              1%                       303                         https://tinyurl.com/4k9dk3mu

Dollar           18 miles NE of Cascade          4,010 acres                0%                         60                         https://tinyurl.com/bef6r3tz

Goat            11 miles SE of Cascade           3,265 acres                0%                       128                         https://tinyurl.com/2h4a3dvr

Cause: Lightning (All Fires) Total Incident Personnel: 919 

Weather | Anticipated Fire Behavior:  

Under cloudy skies, higher humidity, and cooler temperatures, all of the West Mountain fires were less active yesterday. Today will be warmer, with temperatures in the 70s and slightly lower humidity, near 30%. Light northwest winds will shift more westerly. As we move through the week a warming and drying trend is expected. Fire behavior today is expected to be similar to yesterday, with isolated and group torching and small runs possible. It is likely that these fires will continue to burn until a season-ending weather event. Historic average indicates this will occur around mid-October. 

• Army crews from the 14th Brigade Engineer Battalion based at Joint Base Lewis McChord are currently assisting with suppression efforts on the West Mountain Fires as well as assisting with adjacent wildfires in the area. 

Boulder Fire: “Set” and “Ready” evacuation orders are in effect. Learn more at Valley County Sheriff on Facebook. 

• Fire managers coordinated with the Valley County Office of Emergency Management and the Valley County Sheriff’s Office to downgrade evacuation status, placing four zones in “set” status and one in “ready” status. 
• The Boulder fire moved across the Olson Creek drainage and entered the Brush Creek drainage. Type 1 helicopters helped slow its spread. Firefighters with Army crews improved direct and indirect containment line on Forest Service lands between the fire and residential areas.  
• Today, containment line construction continues using hand crews and heavy equipment, between the fire and residences. Crews are assessing opportunities to establish containment in Brush Creek. Aviation resources will be used again today, depending on fire and weather conditions and aircraft availability. Structure assessment continues in Willow Creek subdivision. 

Dollar Fire: 

• Firefighters with two Army crews supported firefighting efforts, as they held and secured containment lines along the southwestern edge of the Dollar Fire. Fire growth was minimal. Crews will continue to mop up and patrol today.  

Snag Fire: 

• Overall, Snag Fire was much less active yesterday. Warm Lake Road is open today from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with one lane of traffic and a pilot car for individuals vetted through the Valley County Sheriff’s department. Go slow and safely; firefighters are working along the roadway. 
• The Snag Fire continued moving slowly along its eastern flank yesterday within a previously burned area. A strike team of engine crews continues to assess structure needs for fuels mitigation and placement of sprinklers, hoses, and pumps in the Warm Lake area.  
• Crews continue to mop up and patrol along Forest Road 409. Hoses and pumps have been installed along the road to assist with securing the southern edge of the fire. 
• Firefighters, along with four Army crews, continue to secure and mop up along the fire’s western flank where containment has been established.  

Goat Fire: 

• Goat fire grew to the north and south and has crossed south of the Middle Fork Payette River drainage. 
• Crews continue preparing Forest Service Trail 099 as a holding feature and will daily assess the need to burn off of trail 099 to protect values at risk if the fire moves to the west. 

Sheriff Penner, Emergency Management, and Forest Service have established 4 evacuation zones for these fires.

Zone 1: Yellowjacket drainage

Zone 2: Cobalt to Forney

Zone 3: Forney to road #252 to road #103 and back to Moyer

Zone 4: Silver Creek, Rams Creek, and Camas Creek from Hammer Creek to White Goat Creek.

Zone 1 is in "GO" status

Zones 2,3 and 4 are in "READY" status

please reference the map for zone boundaries

Ruby Fire Quick Facts

Size: 959 acres                           Location: North Cascades National Park, Ruby Mountain, Diablo, Washington

Containment: 0%                      Cause: Lightning/Natural

Start Date: August 9, 2024        Total Personnel: 55

Fire Information: 360-208-8096 

Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/wancp-ruby-fire Email: 2024.Ruby@firenet.gov

Current Status: The Ruby Fire increased in fire activity over Labor Day weekend, puffing light smoke into the sky visible from Diablo Lake. The increase in fire activity was a result of hot & dry weather, conditions returning to the North Cascades for the next several days. Firefighters remain focused on infrastructure protection plans for key values at risk, while fire managers continue to monitor fire activity utilizing aircraft.

Planned Actions: Firefighters will keep working on protecting park campgrounds like Colonial Creek South, trails, backcountry camps, critical infrastructure and other resources in preparation for possible fire growth. The Ruby Fire is a full suppression fire, and firefighters are utilizing strategies and tactics that provide the highest likelihood for success, while mitigating risks to firefighters and the public. The main objectives are protecting human life, minimizing damage to values at risk and limiting wildfire spread to the north and west.

Weather: The National Weather Service has issued a FIRE WEATHER WATCH FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING TO FRIDAY EVENING, and HEAT ADVISORY FROM 8 AM THURSDAY TO 11 PM PDT FRIDAY. High pressure will build over the fire area Wednesday into Thursday, allowing for conditions to continue to warm and dry out. Conditions will also become increasingly unstable heading into Thursday. Easterly winds over the Cascades will develop late Wednesday night into early Thursday morning and may gust up to 10 to 15 mph, as well as hampering overnight humidity recovery. Conditions remain warm, dry, and unstable into Friday before more moist air returns this weekend and a slow cooling trend begins. 

Closures: There are multiple closures in place for public safety; Colonial Creek South Campground and boat launch, Thunder Arm south of Diablo Lake, and area trails and camps. Closures: https://go.nps.gov/fireclosures

Smoke: Air quality is forecast to be GOOD on Wednesday and Thursday https://www.airnow.gov/

Burning Restrictions: Campfires, the ignition of wood, briquettes, or any fuel in fire pits, fire pans and barbeque grills, are banned in all portions of North Cascades National Park Service Complex: North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area. 

Drone Restrictions: Drones can seriously impact the safety of firefighting efforts, and operating drones within North Cascades National Park is prohibited, except with prior written approval from the superintendent. 

Cooperating Agencies & Tribes: National Park Service, Upper Skagit Indian Tribe, Seattle City Light, Whatcom County, Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office, Washington State Dept. of Transportation. 

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