IDPAF Parks Fire

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The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Payette National Forest.

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State: Idaho

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Coordinates:

Latitude: 45° 26 69 Longitude: 114° 58 43

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NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations.

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Incident Overview: The Parks Fire is estimated at 1,000 acres as of August 23 and is actively burning.  Located approximately 1 mile south of the Salmon River and burning in Chamberlain Creek and Mule Creek.Structure protection measures have been completed at the Chamberlain Creek Bridge by removing brush and other fuels around this metal bridge.  This fire is using a Zone/Point protection strategy while allowing this lightning caused to play, as nearly as possible, its natural ecological role within the Wilderness.  Additional Zone/Point Protection measures will be taken if necessary.For any concerns regarding rafting along the Salmon River, call the Salmon-Challis National Forest River Desk at 208-481-2625. For a summary of wildfires burning in the Payette National Forest’s part of the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness, visit this Inciweb link.