On July 30th and 31st, lightning caused 10 wildfires in Yosemite National Park. Fire managers are referring to these fires as the Mather Complex. The fires range in sizes from one-tenth to one-quarter of an acre. These incidents are along Tioga Road, from White Wolf Campground southwest to Crane Flat in the Mather District.One of…
View MoreA number of fires have been reported in the South Umpqua River Corridor and the Upper Cow Creek area, as a result of recent thunderstorms. Douglas Forest Protective Association has ordered an Oregon Department of Forestry Incident Management Team to assist with the suppression efforts of the fires in the South Umpqua River corridor and…
View MoreThe River Complex is a group of fires within the Salmon/Scott River Ranger District of the Klamath National Forest.Fires were discovered after a series of thunderstorms swept through the area. Numerous lightning strikes ignited dry timber and brush. Most of the fires were quickly discovered and contained. With increased wind and drier conditions, some of…
View MoreMolybdenite fire was reported on 7/31/21 and is located about 9 miles southeast of the town of Ione. The fire is currently 60 acres in size burning in heavy forested lands. The fire is currently being managed by a NE Type 3 Team, Team 3.
View MoreConfederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes discovered the Crooks Fire the evening of July 23, in the South Fork Jocko Primitive Area, 8 miles SE of Arlee, MT. As of August 2, 2021, the size was approximately 1,000 acres, burning in steep rough terrain with limited access. St. Mary’s to the North Fork is closed. The…
View MoreActing United States Attorney Bob Murray announced today that SAMANTHA R DEHRING, age 25 of Carol Stream, Illinois, was charged with one count of willfully remaining, approaching, and photographing wildlife within 100 yards and one count of feeding, touching, teasing, frightening, or intentionally disturbing wildlife. Dehring is expected to appear in front of Magistrate Judge…
View MoreMuddy Slide Fire Update Sunday, July 25 2021The Muddy Slide Fire remains 4,093 acres and 70% contained. There are 60 personnel assigned to the incident. Crews will continue patrolling looking for any remaining pockets of heat. The fire continues to smolder within its existing footprint with limited potential for spread. Drift smoke from other fires north…
View MoreThe McCash Fire started on 7/31/21 @ 7:11 pm. The fire is located in timber with an understory of tall grass and brush. It’s located near Ten Bear Mtn McCash Creek in an area with limited roads. The nearest town is Orleans, CA (Siskiyou County). An aggressive, indirect attack,full suppression mode is being used to fight…
View MoreConfederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes discovered the Boulder 2700 Fire the morning of July 31, 2021, in the Mission Mountains east of Flathead Lake, and eight miles east of Polson, MT. As of August 1, 2021, the size was approximately 1,150 acres, burning in steep terrain with heavy, downed fuels. Multiple structures have been lost….
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