The County Line Fire is one of multiple fires burning in Yosemite National Park. These fires began as a result of thunderstorm and lightning activity that moved through the park in late June 2021. Each of these fires is being managed based on its location, potential impacts, and other key factors. Many of the fires…
View MoreThe Hoover Fire is one of multiple fires burning in Yosemite National Park. This 59-acre fire was caused by lightning on Monday, July 19, at around 2 pm in the Illilouette drainage at 7800 feet. Helicopters with bucket drops and hand crews are using full perimeter control tactics to suppress this fire. It is currently…
View MoreThe Deep Creek Fire start on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at approximately 6 p.m. The fire began as lightning from a thunderstorm went through the area. Initial resources on the fire were the Bakeoven/Shaniko Rural Fire Protection Association along with private landowners. Firefighters and resources from the Prineville BLM then came to
View MoreThe Vinegar Fire started approximately 2 miles north of the Cabin Creek Administrative Site (origin at lat/long: 45 10 44 x 114 54 19). Crews have put point protection measures in place as of 7/19. The Cabin Creek Airstrip has been closed to general aviation, NOTAM # I0807-141.The Vinegar Fire is one of three burning in the Frank…
View MoreThe Rush Creek Fire started at the confluence of Telephone and Rush Creeks, 14 miles southwest of Taylor Ranch (origin lat/long: 45 59 00 x 114 59 35). Crews are working on point protection after failed initial attack. On Wednesday, July 21, 11 members of the Alta Hotshots were flown out to work on setting up pumps and hoses…
View MoreThe Morgan Creek Fire was reported on July 9 on the Routt National Forest 15 miles north of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The fire started south of the Hinman Campground and spread over the subsequent days south-southeast towards and into the Mt. Zirkel Wilderness. Lightning was determined to be the cause of the fire. Both air and…
View MoreThe Pioneer Fire was detected on July 29, 2021 at 1:30pm near Priest
View MoreThe Pioneer Fire was detected on July 29, 2021 at 1:30pm near Priest
View MoreThe Larkins Fire Complex is located on the St. Joe River Ranger district of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The Complex consists of 12 fires with a total of 2500 acres in the Mallard Larkins Recommended Wilderness area near the Little North Fork of the Clearwater river. The Forest is currently assessing fire management tactics and…
View MoreThe National Park Service is issuing a drinking water advisory for Manzanita Rest Area, Cottonwood Campground and Phantom Ranch along the North Kaibab Trail within the backcountry of Grand Canyon National Park. All other park drinking water is safe for consumption. Drinking water at Manzanita Rest Area, Cottonwood Campground and Phantom Ranch should be treated…
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