The lightning-caused Adobe Fire, reported yesterday, is approximately 25-30 acre, burning on National Forest System lands, Sierra County, NM. This fire lies just east of the private property, Los Adobe Ranch; and three miles south of an El Paso Electric powerline. It is burning in grass and ponderosa pine. This fire is visible from Winston, NM. With predicted weather, values, fire growth potential a decision has been made to manage this fire and allow fire to play its natural role on the landscape.

In the evening hours, the fires will appear both larger and closer than it is due to the inability to reference its size to any physical landmarks.

Smoke from fire rises during the daytime, but in the evening can pool down in canyons, drainages, and basins. For information on air quality and protecting your health, and to find guidance on distances and visibility, please visit https://nmtracking.org/fire. Fire information can be found at nmfireinfo.com.

For information on the Gila National Forest, check out our website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/gila or join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.

How wilderness managers balance the risks, rewards and ecological necessity of fire in our wildest places - an article by Tristan Scott

The Flathead National Forest has revised the Snow Creek Area Closure to reflect the reduction in fire activity. After careful assessment of the fire affected areas of the East-side South Fork Mainline Trail (#80), it is now open through the Area Closure for expedited travel. The South Fork River remains closed to float traffic in the closure. Please see the main page for further details.

FLATHEAD NATIONAL FOREST

650 Wolfpack Way

Kalispell, MT 59901 Forest Supervisor's Order

ROAD RESTRICTION ORDER

Road #2826 is closed from Mile 6.5 to Mile 8.1 to all motorized users for public safety until such time as repairs to the road surface are complete and this order is rescinded. Pursuant to Title 36 Code of Federal Regulation 261.50 (b), the following restriction is in effect on the Spotted Bear Ranger District on the Flathead National Forest, Flathead County, Montana as depicted on the map attached as Exhibit A and herby incorporated into the order. This temporary restriction is in addition to those enumerated in Subpart A, Part 261, Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, and becomes effective when signed and will remain in effect until road repairs are complete.

36 CFR 261.54- National Forest System Roads:

Using any type of traffic prohibited by the order. [Title 36, CFR 261.54(b)] -The below listed road is closed to all motor vehicles and motor vehicle traffic for public safety.

Description of Restricted National Forest Access

Road #2826 Meadow Creek- Closed to motorized public use from mile 6.5 (Jungle Cr.) to mile 8.1 (Intersection of Rd. #2829 and Meadow Cr. Rd.) Section PB38; T24N; RlSW; PMM. Exemptions: Pursuant to Title 36 CFR 261.50(e), the following are exempt from this restriction: 1. Persons with a permit issued by a forest officer specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited act or om1ss10n. 2. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty. Done at Kalispell, Montana this 14th day of August, 2019 By: //s// Chip Weber CHIP WEBER Forest Supervisor

Penalty:

Violation of these prohibitions is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than 6 months, or both (16 USC 551 and 18 USC 3559 and 3571).

Notification:

A copy of this order shall be posted as prescribed under 36 CFR 261.51.

FLATHEAD NATIONAL FOREST

650 Wolfpack Way

Kalispell, MT 59901 Forest Supervisor's Order

AREA CLOSURE ORDER SNOW CREEK FIRE AREA

Pursuant to Title 36 Code of Federal Regulation 261.50 (b), the following restriction is in effect on the Spotted Bear Ranger District on the Flathead National Forest, Flathead County, Montana. This temporary restriction is in addition to those enumerated in Subpart A, Part 261, Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations. These restrictions become effective when signed and will remain in effect until rescinded. See the attached map, Exhibit A.

36 CFR 261.53e - Special Closures

It is prohibited to go into or be upon the area (Title 36 CFR 261.53(e)).

The closure cited in this order is to protect the public from potential harm from wildfires and firefighting operations associated with the existing and potential fire hazards.

Description of Closed Areas:

This area closure applies to the Flathead National Forest and closes the following area:

AH lands contained within the following perimeter: Starting at the junction of trail #107 and #105, on Picture Ridge, follow a line south to Garnet Peak. From Garnet Peak follow a line east to Mud Lake Mtn. and then northeast to the junction of trail #112 and trail #100. From this junction, follow a straight line to the junction of trail #220 and #701, then west to the junction of trail #263B and trail #263. From this junction, follow a straight line west to the junction of trail #107 and trail #105.

Travel on the main East Side trail #80 will be allowed. Delays or temporary closures of the trail may occur due to increased fire activity.

No overnight camping will be allowed off of trail #80, inside the closure area. Travel on the South Fork of the Flathead river will not be allowed.

36 CFR-National Forest System Trails

It is prohibited to be on the trail (36 CFR 261.55(a)).

The closure cited in this order is to protect the public from potential harm from wildfires and firefighting operations associated with the existing and potential fire hazards.

Description of Trails:

All trails contained within the perimeter described above:

Hungry Creek Trail #105 in its entirety Helen Creek - Pagoda #100 in its entirety Upper Mid Creek Trail #524 in its entirety East Side Trail #80D in its entirety

West Side Trail #263 a portion displayed on the map Little Salmon #29 a portion displayed on the map

Exemptions:

Pursuant to Title 36 CFR 261.50(e), the following are exempt from this restriction:

1. Persons with a permit issued by a forest officer specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited act or om1ss10n.

2. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty.

Done at Kalispell, Montana this day of August 14th, 2019.

By: //s// Chip Weber

CHIP WEBER

Forest Supervisor

Penalty: Violation of these prohibitions is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual or

$10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than 6 months, or both (16 USC 551 and 18 USC 3559 and 3571).

Notification: A copy of this order shall be posted as prescribed in 36 CFR 261.51.

See the info in the attached news release for more information on fire in the Wilderness.

The Flathead National Forest has put an Area Closure in effect that impacts multiple trails as a result of the Snow Creek Fire. Please see the main page for details; an interactive map showing affected trails within the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex can be accessed by clicking here.

FLATHEAD NATIONAL FOREST

650 Wolfpack Way

Kalispell, MT 59901

Forest Supervisor’s Order

The Burgdorf/French Creek Road is now open for public travel. Warren Wagon Road remains open. Jeanette Campground, Burgdorf Guard Station and all trails leading into the burned area remain closed. The new closure order reduces the closed area to only the perimeter of the fire. Please stay out of the burned area of the fire, and stay on the main roads while traveling through the burned area. Drive carefully as firefighters and aviation resources are still working in the area.


A local Type 3 Incident Management Team assumed command of the Nethker Fire today at 6:00a.m. The Incident Command Post has been moved to Burgdorf.