Start Date: August 26

Location: 7 miles South of Yellow Pine, Idaho.

Cause: Lightning

Acres: 19,474

Contained: 33 percent

Personnel: 149

Resources: 3 crews, 3 helicopters, 2 water tenders and 14 engines

Last night’s temperature drop combined with the moisture from the previous day put a lot of water on the fire area. The fire area that received the most moisture was the part of the fire with the most heat.
 

Today hand crews and engines will be used to secure the fire edge that has backed to Johnson Creek Road.  Ground resources will continue to assess and protect resources along Johnson Creek and will continue to assess areas where contingency lines may be utilized.
 

There will be a Community Meeting at 1:00 pm, Sunday September 27, at the Yellow Pine Community Hall, in Yellow Pine.  This meeting is to introduce the community to the new team and to bring the community up to date on what has been taking place on the fire since Nevada Team 3 took over management of the fire.  All are welcome to come.

Today’s Objectives: Limit fire spread to the West and North toward the Johnson Creek corridor and the town of Yellow Pine, to reduce impacts to values at risk, large fire growth and a long duration fire event.

Weather: Predictions say there should be one more day of cooler weather followed by above average temperatures and no forecasted precipitation.  

Closures: Fire managers have modified the area closures in place for firefighter and public safety during wildfire suppression activities and it will be posted later today.

The revised closure will be in place through Oct. 31, unless rescinded earlier.

Visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/boise/alerts-notices

or the interactive story map: https://usfs.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=1b9f2d8115374ad3a943d95decd3835d

Useful Links: McCall air quality: http://www.deq.idaho.gov/air-quality/monitoring/daily-reports-and-forecasts.aspx

Inciweb (Buck Fire): https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7102/
 

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Start Date: August 26

There will be a Community Meeting at 1:00 pm, Sunday September 27, at the Yellow Pine Community Hall, in Yellow Pine.  This meeting is to introduce the community to the new team and to bring the community up to date on what has been taking place on the fire since Nevada Team 3 took over management of the fire.  All are welcome to come.

Today’s Objectives: Limit fire spread to the West and North toward the Johnson Creek corridor ad the town of Yellow Pine, to reduce impacts to values at risk, large fire growth and a long duration fire event.

Weather: Cooler temperatures and more precipitation are expected for the next few days. Fire behavior is expected to be moderate as a result.

Closures: Fire managers have modified the area closures in place for firefighter and public safety during wildfire suppression activities and it will be posted later today. The new closure will be in place through Oct. 31, unless rescinded earlier.

Visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/boise/alerts-notices

or the interactive story map: https://usfs.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=1b9f2d8115374ad3a943d95decd3835d

Useful Links: McCall air quality: http://www.deq.idaho.gov/air-quality/monitoring/daily-reports-and-forecasts.aspx
 

Inciweb (Buck Fire): https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7102/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/US-Forest-Service-Boise-National-Forest-1449890585280097/

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Start Date: August 26

Location: 7 miles South of Yellow Pine, Idaho. 30 miles NE of Cascade, Idaho

Cause: Lightning

Acres: 19,466

Contained: 33%

Personnel: 147

Resources: 3 crews, 3 helicopters, 3 water tenders and 13 engines

A small amount of moisture fell on the fire yesterday cooling things down a little. There was moderate fire behavior with little growth.

Several dispersed camping and developed campgrounds in or near the closure area in the Cascade Ranger District are closed. These include, but may not be limited to:

• Yellow Pine Campground: The entire campground and all roads located in T19 N, R8 E Section 29.

• The Golden Gate Campground: The entire campground and all roads located in T19 N, R8 E Section 33.

• The Ice Hole Campground: The entire campground and all roads located in T18 N, R8 E Section 20. Please call ahead if planning on camping, hiking or hunting near the closure.

The fire has not reached Hanson Creek, which is the “Ready” point for evacuation notifications in the town of Yellow Pine. However, as additional protection and preparedness, supplemental fire managers continue to develop contingency plans for the area around Yellow Pine. Crews will continue constructing a contingency line on Forest Service land from the gravel pit to Stibnite road. This line will aid firefighters in keeping the fire from spreading into Yellow Pine in the event that the fire moves into the area.

Today’s Objectives: Crews will continue to secure the fire edge that has backed down to Johnson Creek Road. They will continue to protect dwellings along Johnson Creek and to assess areas where contingency lines can be utilized. Great Basin Team 3 took over management of the fire yesterday. This is a normal rotation cycle and is not a result of fire activity. Local crews and engines on the ground will remain the same.

Weather: Cooler temperatures and more precipitation are expected for the next few days. There could be as much as ½ inch of precipitation within the next 24 hours. Fire behavior is expected to be moderate as a result.

Closures: Fire managers have modified the area closures in place for firefighter and public safety during wildfire suppression activities and it will be posted later today. The new closure will be in place through Oct. 31, unless rescinded earlier.

Visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/boise/alerts-notices

or the interactive story map: https://usfs.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=1b9f2d8115374ad3a943d95decd3835d

Useful Links: McCall air quality: http://www.deq.idaho.gov/air-quality/monitoring/daily-reports-and- forecasts.aspx

Inciweb (Buck Fire): https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7102/
 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/US-Forest-Service-Boise-National-Forest-1449890585280097/

Flicker: https://www.flickr.com/photos/boisenatioTnalforest/albums/72157715778751262

Several dispersed camping and developed campgrounds in or near the closure area in the Cascade Ranger District are closed. These include, but may not be limited to:

• Yellow Pine Campground: The entire campground and all roads located in T19 N, R8 E Section 29.

• The Golden Gate Campground: The entire campground and all roads located in T19 N, R8 E Section 33.

• The Ice Hole Campground: The entire campground and all roads located in T18 N, R8 E Section 20.

Please call ahead if planning on camping, hiking or hunting near the closure.

The fire has not reached Hanson Creek, which is the “Ready” point for evacuation notifications in the town of Yellow Pine. However, as additional protection and preparedness, supplemental fire managers continue to develop contingency plans for the area around Yellow Pine. Crews will continue constructing a contingency line on Forest Service land from the gravel pit to Stibnite road. This line will aid firefighters in keeping the fire from spreading into Yellow Pine in the event that the fire moves into the area.
 

Today’s Objectives: Crews will continue to secure the fire edge that has backed down to Johnson Creek Road. They will continue to protect dwellings along Johnson Creek and to assess areas where contingency lines can be utilized. Great Basin Team 3 took over management of the fire yesterday. This is a normal rotation cycle and is not a result of fire activity. Local crews and engines on the ground will remain the same.
 

Weather: Showers likely. Areas of smoke. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. West wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Tonight a 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Areas of smoke. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm after midnight.
 

Closures: Fire managers have modified the area closures in place for firefighter and public safety during wildfire suppression activities and it will be posted later today. The new closure will be in place through Oct. 31, unless rescinded earlier.

Visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/boise/alerts-notices

or the interactive story map: https://usfs.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=1b9f2d8115374ad3a943d95decd3835d

Personnel and resources: 136 people are assigned to the fire, 14 engines, 4 crews and 3 helicopters.

Useful Links: McCall air quality: http://www.deq.idaho.gov/air-quality/monitoring/daily-reports-and-forecasts.aspx
 

Inciweb (Buck Fire): https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7102/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/US-Forest-Service-Boise-National-Forest-1449890585280097/

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19,301 acres

33 percent contained

Location: 7 miles south of Yellow Pine, Idaho.

Start: August 26

Cause: Lightning

Yesterday there was moderate fire behavior on the Buck Fire with no significant growth. There is minimal activity on the North, East, and South ends of the fire. The only activity was in the SW corner with backing into the Burnt Log Creek at a moderate pace.  The fire hasn’t progressed to the north towards Yellow Pine since 9/16. Resources are continuing to prep contingencies lines to the north of Riordan Creek and monitor fire behavior on the Johnson Creek corridor. IR flights last night updated acreage from the past few days. Closures remain in effect, however, Johnson Creek Road is now open. Many fire personnel will be on this road, please use caution.

Several dispersed camping and developed campgrounds in or near the closure area in the Cascade Ranger District are closed. These include, but may not be limited to:

• Yellow Pine Campground: The entire campground and all roads located in T19 N, R8 E Section 29.

• The Golden Gate Campground: The entire campground and all roads located in T19 N, R8 E Section 33.

• The Ice Hole Campground: The entire campground and all roads located in T18 N, R8 E Section 20.

Please call ahead if planning on camping, hiking or hunting near the closure.

The fire has not reached Hanson Creek, which is the “Ready” point for evacuation notifications in the town of Yellow Pine. However, as additional protection and preparedness, supplemental fire managers continue to develop contingency plans for the area around Yellow Pine. Crews will continue constructing a contingency line on Forest Service land from the gravel pit to Stibnite road. This line will aid firefighters in keeping the fire from spreading into Yellow Pine in the event that the fire moves into the area.

Today’s Objectives: Crews will continue to secure the fire edge that has backed down to Johnson Creek Road. They will continue to protect dwellings along Johnson Creek and to assess areas where contingency lines can be utilized. Continue to use aircraft when possible to keep the fire in check and slow its progression.

Weather: Temperatures of 42 to 69 F. Humidity 25 to 63%. Winds southwest around 10-20 mph during the day 4-10 mph in the night with possible gusts of up to 18 mph. Mostly cloudy in the morning with isolated rain showers 9 AM to noon MDT. Clearing and breezy in the afternoon. Chance of showers 20 percent.

Closures: Fire managers have modified the area closures in place for firefighter and public safety during wildfire suppression activities and it will be posted later today. The new closure will be in place through Oct. 31, unless rescinded earlier.

Visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/boise/alerts-notices

or the interactive story map: https://usfs.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=1b9f2d8115374ad3a943d95decd3835d

Personnel and resources: 138 people are assigned to the fire, 14 engines, 4 crews and 3 helicopters.

Useful Links: McCall air quality: http://www.deq.idaho.gov/air-quality/monitoring/daily-reports-and-forecasts.aspx

Inciweb (Buck Fire): https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7102/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/US-Forest-Service-Boise-National-Forest-1449890585280097/

Flicker: https://www.flickr.com/photos/boisenationalforest/albums/72157715778751262

19,301 acres

33 percent contained

Location: 7 miles south of Yellow Pine, Idaho.

Start: August 26

Cause: Lightning
 

Yesterday there was moderate fire behavior on the Buck Fire with no significant growth. There is minimal activity on the North, East, and South ends of the fire. The only activity was in the SW corner with backing into the Burnt Log Creek at a moderate pace.  The fire hasn’t progressed to the north towards Yellow Pine since 9/16. Resources are continuing to prep contingencies lines to the north of Riordan Creek and monitor fire behavior on the Johnson Creek corridor. Winds are expected to pick up this afternoon prior to the cold front with precipitation that is expected Thursday.
 

Several dispersed camping and developed campgrounds in or near the closure area in the Cascade Ranger District are closed. These include, but may not be limited to:
 

• Yellow Pine Campground: The entire campground and all roads located in T19 N, R8 E Section 29.

• The Golden Gate Campground: The entire campground and all roads located in T19 N, R8 E Section 33.

• The Ice Hole Campground: The entire campground and all roads located in T18 N, R8 E Section 20.

Please call ahead if planning on camping, hiking or hunting near the closure.

The fire has not reached Hanson Creek, which is the “Ready” point for evacuation notifications in the town of Yellow Pine. However, as additional protection and preparedness, supplemental fire managers continue to develop contingency plans for the area around Yellow Pine. Crews will continue constructing a contingency line on Forest Service land from the gravel pit to Stibnite road. This line will aid firefighters in keeping the fire from spreading into Yellow Pine in the event that the fire moves into the area.
 

Today’s Objectives: Crews will continue to secure the fire edge that has backed down to Johnson Creek Road. They will continue to protect dwellings along Johnson Creek and to assess areas where contingency lines can be utilized. Nevada Team 3 will be transitioning as the fire lead today. This is a normal two week rotation cycle and is not a result of fire activity. Local crews and engines on the ground will remain the same.

Weather: Temperatures of 42 to 71 F. Humidity 24 to 65%. Winds west to southwest around 8-14 mph during the day 10-16 mph in the night with possible gusts of up to 20 mph in the afternoon. Rain is not expected today.


Closures: Fire managers have modified the area closures in place for firefighter and public safety during wildfire suppression activities and it will be posted later today. The new closure will be in place through Oct. 31, unless rescinded earlier. 
 

Visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/boise/alerts-notices

or the interactive story map: https://usfs.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=1b9f2d8115374ad3a943d95decd3835d

Personnel and resources: 138 people are assigned to the fire, 14 engines, 4 crews and 3 helicopters.

Useful Links: McCall air quality: http://www.deq.idaho.gov/air-quality/monitoring/daily-reports-and-forecasts.aspx
 

Inciweb (Buck Fire): https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7102/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/US-Forest-Service-Boise-National-Forest-1449890585280097/

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9-21-2020 Buck Fire Closure Updated : Version #2 Fire managers have modified the area closure in place for firefighter and public safety during wildfire suppression activities. The closure will be in place through Oct. 31, unless rescinded earlier.

Buck Fire Update - September 22, 2020 

19,301 acres

33 percent contained

Location: 7 miles south of Yellow Pine, Idaho.

Start: August 26

Cause: Lightning

Yesterday there was moderate fire behavior on the Buck Fire with no significant growth. There is minimal activity on the North, East, and South ends of the fire. The only activity was in the SW corner with backing into the Burnt Log Creek at a moderate pace.  The fire hasn’t progressed to the north towards Yellow Pine since 9/16.

Resources are continuing to prep contingencies lines to the north of Riordan Creek and monitor fire behavior on the Johnson Creek corridor. IR flights last night updated acreage from the past few days. Closures remain in effect, however, Johnson Creek Road is now open. Many fire personnel will be on this road, please use caution.

Several dispersed camping and developed campgrounds in or near the closure area in the Cascade Ranger District are closed. These include, but may not be limited to:

• Yellow Pine Campground: The entire campground and all roads located in T19 N, R8 E Section 29.

• The Golden Gate Campground: The entire campground and all roads located in T19 N, R8 E Section 33.

• The Ice Hole Campground: The entire campground and all roads located in T18 N, R8 E Section 20.

Please call ahead if planning on camping, hiking or hunting near the closure.
 

The fire has not reached Hanson Creek, which is the “Ready” point for evacuation notifications in the town of Yellow Pine. However, as additional protection and preparedness, supplemental fire managers continue to develop contingency plans for the area around Yellow Pine.

Crews will continue constructing a contingency line on Forest Service land from the gravel pit to Stibnite road. This line will aid firefighters in keeping the fire from spreading into Yellow Pine in the event that the fire moves into the area.

Today’s Objectives: Crews will continue to secure the fire edge that has backed down to Johnson Creek Road. They will continue to protect dwellings along Johnson Creek and to assess areas where contingency lines can be utilized. Continue to use aircraft when possible to keep the fire in check and slow its progression.
 

Weather: Temperatures of 42 to 69 F. Humidity 25 to 63%. Winds southwest around 10-20 mph during the day 4-10 mph in the night with possible gusts of up to 18 mph. Mostly cloudy in the morning with isolated rain showers 9 AM to noon MDT. Clearing and breezy in the afternoon. Chance of showers 20 percent.
 

Closures: Fire managers have modified the area closures in place for firefighter and public safety during wildfire suppression activities and it will be posted later today. The new closure will be in place through Oct. 31, unless rescinded earlier. Visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/boise/alerts-notices

or the interactive story map: https://usfs.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=1b9f2d8115374ad3a943d95decd3835d

Personnel and resources: 138 people are assigned to the fire, 14 engines, 4 crews and 3 helicopters.

Useful Links: McCall air quality: http://www.deq.idaho.gov/air-quality/monitoring/daily-reports-and-forecasts.aspx
 

Inciweb (Buck Fire): https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7102/

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There are alternate routes to Yellow Pine: 

1. The Lick Creek Road, out of McCall, is open. The roadway may be rough, and it may not be an ideal route to tow a trailer. Contact Valley County for specific information on Lick Creek Road.

2. National Forest System road 474 or the South Fork Salmon River Road is undergoing construction. The week of Sept. 20, the road is closed on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is open and all day on the weekends.

Fire crews are moving northward continuing to evaluate structure protection needs along the Johnson Creek road. Multiple engines are positioned and patrolling the area.
 

Fire behavior models indicate a very low probability of the fire reaching Yellow Pine within the next week. However, as additional protection and preparedness, supplemental fire managers continue to develop contingency plans for the area around Yellow Pine. Today crews will be constructing a contingency line on Forest Service land from the gravel pit to Stibnite road. This line will aid firefighters in keeping the fire from spreading into Yellow Pine in the event that the fire moves into the area.
 

Today’s Objectives: Crews will continue to secure the fire edge that has backed down to Johnson Creek Road. They will continue to protect dwellings along Johnson Creek and to assess areas where contingency lines can be utilized. Continue to use aircraft when possible to keep the fire in check and slow its progression.
 

Weather: Temperatures of 38 to 72 F. Humidity 21 to 64%. Winds southwest around 4-10 mph. with possible gusts up to 16 mph. Rain is not expected. It is expected to be warmer and drier this week, with increasing southwesterly winds. Cloud cover will increase Monday night and Tuesday.
 

Closures: Fire managers have modified the area closures in place for firefighter and public safety during wildfire suppression activities and it will be posted later today. The new closure will be in place through Oct. 31, unless rescinded earlier.

Visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/boise/alerts-notices

or the interactive story map: https://usfs.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=1b9f2d8115374ad3a943d95decd3835d

Personnel and resources: 149 people are assigned to the fire, 15 engines, 4 crews and 3 helicopters.

Useful Links: McCall air quality: http://www.deq.idaho.gov/air-quality/monitoring/daily-reports-and-forecasts.aspx
 

Inciweb (Buck Fire): https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7102/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/US-Forest-Service-Boise-National-Forest-1449890585280097/

Flicker: https://www.flickr.com/photos/boisenationalforest/albums/72157715778751262

19,139 acres

6 percent contained

Location: 11 miles south of Yellow Pine, Idaho.

Start: August 26

Cause: Lightning

There are alternate routes to Yellow Pine:

1. The Lick Creek Road, out of McCall, is open. The roadway may be rough, and it may not be an ideal route to tow a trailer. Contact Valley County for specific information on Lick Creek Road.

2. National Forest System road 474 or the South Fork Salmon River Road is undergoing construction. The week of Sept. 20, the road is closed on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is open and all day on the weekends.

Fire crews continue to evaluate structure protection needs along the Johnson Creek road. Crews mopped up the powerline area and continue to monitor. Multiple engines are positioned and patrolling the area.
 

Fire behavior models indicate a very low probability of the fire reaching Yellow Pine within the next week. Observations of the rate of fire spread over the last several weeks correlate with the model predictions. However, as additional protection and preparedness, supplemental fire managers continue to develop contingency plans for the area around Yellow Pine.
 

Today’s Objectives: Limit fire spread to the West and North to reduce impacts to values at risk, limit fire growth and reduce the duration of the fire event. Continue with mitigations and identify further opportunities to reduce impacts near Johnson Creek. Continue to use aircraft when possible to keep the fire in check and slow its progression.
 

Weather: Temperatures of 32 to 66 F. Humidity 29 to 80%. Rain is not expected. Winds blowing from the south in the morning (less than 5mph.). Southwest winds of 3 to 7 mph in the afternoon with gusts of around 12 mph. Tonight winds of around 5 mph. from the south.
 

Closures: Fire managers continue evaluating the need to modify area closures in place for firefighter and public safety during wildfire suppression activities through Oct. 1, unless rescinded earlier.

Visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/boise/alerts-notices

or the interactive story map: https://usfs.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=1b9f2d8115374ad3a943d95decd3835d

Personnel and resources: 166 people are assigned to the fire, 14 engines, 4 crews and 3 helicopters.

Useful Links: McCall air quality: http://www.deq.idaho.gov/air-quality/monitoring/daily-reports-and-forecasts.aspx
 

Inciweb (Buck Fire): https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7102/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/US-Forest-Service-Boise-National-Forest-1449890585280097/

Flicker: https://www.flickr.com/photos/boisenationalforest/albums/72157715778751262