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IPNF weekend fire update |
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August 24, 2017 |
Fire danger remains “extreme” across the Idaho
Panhandle, meaning that fires of all types start
quickly and burn intensely. Even with slightly
cooler temperatures, people are advised to be
cautious, as firefighters continue to detect and
suppress wildfires across the forest.
Seven new fires were detected across the Coeur
d’Alene Dispatch Area in the last week; two were
caused by lightning and five were human caused.
Firefighters are working incredibly hard to
successfully contain new starts and limit their
spread.
Contained fires will be monitored until
significant rainfall is received.
The Idaho Panhandle National Forests has two
active fires. The North Fork Hughes Fire (1,582
acres) is located in the Upper Hughes Fork
drainage in the Salmo Priest Wilderness on the
Priest Lake Ranger District. The Buck Fire (146
acres) is located 17 miles southeast of Avery on
the St. Joe Ranger District, and is 60-percent
contained.
Both fires are burning in steep terrain and
heavy fuels. Firefighter safety is the top
priority. Information on these fires is updated
on Inciweb, under their respective names, at
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov. For additional
information or updates on fire activity, please
contact Jennifer Russell, Public Information
Officer, at (208) 661-5292.
Stage 2 fire restrictions are still in effect on
all state, federal, and private forestland and
rangeland in Benewah, Bonner, Boundary,
Kootenai, Shoshone, and Latah Counties. This
also includes public lands in Washington and
Montana that are administered by the Idaho
Panhandle National Forests.
For additional information, visit
http://www.idahofireinfo.com/p/fire-restrictions.html
or contact a fire restriction specialist at
(208) 557-8813.
As we approach Labor Day weekend and hunting
season, we urge people to be especially careful
and aware of fire restrictions. Remember, fire
prevention is everyone’s responsibility.
One less spark, one less wildfire! |
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