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Idaho wildfires impact highways, traffic

Fire activity report from the
National Interagency Fire Center,
as of Friday, Sept. 14

Note: Unless conditions dictate otherwise, this will be the
last regular wildfire update in the Transpsorter.

Active fires: 16
Acres: 1,010,720
New fires: 1
WFU (Wildland Fire Use) fire: 2
WFU acres: 80,506

Update: Sept. 14, 2007

Fire discussion: A total of 16 large fires are burning 1,010,720 acres throughout the country. The majority of the fire activity remains in the West.

Weather discussion: Thunderstorms are predicted today over northern California, Oregon, Idaho, western Montana, and Wyoming. Windy conditions will continue over the southern Sierras, Nevada, and Utah.

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.

Cascade Complex (Boise National Forest): 296,576 acres at 30 percent contained. This complex is 27 miles east of Cascade. Structures, power lines, cultural sites, and historical cabins continue to be threatened. Evacuations and road closures remain in place.

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): 287,357 acres at an unknown percent contained. This complex is made up of four fires, 25 miles northeast of McCall. Structures are threatened and road closures are in effect.

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

Rattlesnake (Nez Perce National Forest): 101,200 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.

WFU: Krassel Complex (Payette National Forest): 80,006 acres. This Wildland Fire Use (WFU) complex is being managed to accomplish natural resource objectives. This complex is 44 miles northeast of Yellow Pine.

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