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Idaho wildfires impact highways, traffic

Fire activity report from the
National Interagency Fire Center,
as of Friday, Sept. 7

Active fires: 30
Acres: 1,260,350
New fires: 1
WFU (Wildland Fire Use) fire: 4
WFU acres: 64,348

Update: Sept. 7, 2007

Fire discussion: Firefighters continue great efforts toward containing fires in the western states. Moderated weather conditions also continues to help firefighters with their efforts. A total of 30 large fires has currently burned 1,260,350 acres throughout the country.

Weather discussion: Dry weather conditions is predicted for Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and western Montana for the next few days. Southern California will also be dry. The southeastern states will experience an increase in showers and thunderstorms.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

The Idaho Transportation Department provides information about road closures on-line at 511.idaho.gov or dialing 5-1-1.

Visit the Boise National Forest website for fire restriction information.

Visit the Payette National Forest website for fire restriction information.

Greys Creek (Payette National Forest): 4,413 acres at 75 percent contained. This fire is burning 13 miles south of Council. Active fire behavior was reported. Area closures and evacuations are in order.

Information: Call (208) 253-6214 or visit the US Forest Service fire info website.

Rose Creek (Boise District, Bureau of Land Management): The fire was contained at 363 acres.

Middle Mountain (Twin Falls District, Bureau of Land Management): The fire was contained at 2,300 acres.

Confluence Complex (Salmon-Challis National Forest):40,134 acres at an unknown percent contained. These three fires are located 28 miles southwest of North Fork. Minimal fire behavior was reported. Area closures remain in effect. Information: Visit the US Forest Service fire info website.

Chief Parrish (Southwest Area Office, Idaho Department of Lands): 3,150 acres at 45 percent contained. This fire is burning one mile south of Banks. Creeping and torching fire behavior was reported. Banks is currently threatened. Highway 55 restrictions and area closures are in effect.

Information: Call (208) 384-3266 or visit the US Forest Service fire info website.

For information regarding the highway closure, call the Idaho Transportation Department at 888-423-7623 for a recorded message and select Banks as the starting reference point.

Bridge (Clearwater National Forest): 42,250 acres at zero percent contained. This complex of two fires is 45 miles southwest of Missoula. Creeping and smoldering were observed.

Information: Call (208) 942-3113 or visit the Grangeville Interagency Dispatch web site.

Cascade Complex (Boise National Forest): 278,334 acres at 30 percent contained. This complex of two fires is 16 miles northeast of Cascade. Structures, power lines, cultural sites, and historical cabins remain threatened. Evacuations and road closures are in effect.

Information: Call (208) 632-2810. For information on road closures, contact the Valley County Sheriff at 208-382-7150

East Zone Complex (Payette National Forest): 246,150 acres at an unknown percent contained. This complex is made up of two fires, 25 miles northeast of McCall. Structures remain threatened. Road closures are in effect.

Information: Call (208) 634-1890 or visit the Payette National Forest website.

Rattlesnake (Nez Perce National Forest): 99,500 acres at 25 percent contained. This fire is 25 miles south of Elk City. Minimal fire activity was reported.

Information: Call (208) 842-9225 or visit the Grangeville Interagency Dispatch website.

Shower Bath (Salmon-Challis National Forest): 120,102 acres at an unknown percent contained. These two fires are located 18 miles northwest of Challis. Structures remain threatened. Creeping, smoldering, and torching were observed.

Information: Call 208-861-1568.

WFU: Krassel Complex (Payette National Forest): 64,348 acres. This Wildland Fire Use (WFU) complex is being managed to accomplish natural resource objectives. It is located four fires is 44 miles northeast of Yellow Pine.

Information: Call 208-634-0983 or visit the web site.