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Firefighters observe prescribed fire below them on the Tinker Bugs Timber Sale Project.
The side-by-side comparison shows the difference between two days of prescribed burning operations on the Tinker Bugs Timber Sale Project. On September 25, more noticeable smoke was seen from a distance. On September 26, there is a very tony, barely noticeable white puff of smoke coming from the units. The comparison shows a good example of how different weather and fuel conditions can impact the amount of smoke that is produced, based off of whether or not fuels were able to be successfully ignited.
The Tinker Bugs Timber Sale Project encompasses a total of 7,636 acres in the Big Smith Creek, Middle Fork Clearwater River sub-watersheds that drain into the Middle Fork Clearwater River.
The overall purpose of the project is to restore vegetation species composition, structure, and distributions to early seral species (Ponderosa pine, western larch, and white pine); reduce ladder fuels created by shade-tolerant species and create more natural patch sizes by emulating mix-severity fire; improve big game habitat for winter range; and utilize timber outputs produced through forest management activities to support the economic structure of local communities, and provide for regional needs.
Burning should cover the majority of the unit to provide adequate spacing for seedling establishment.
| Current as of | Tue, 04/29/2025 - 15:51 |
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| Incident Type | Prescribed Fire |
| Location | Within Idaho County, south of Syringa, ID. |
| Incident Commander | Moose Creek Ranger District Fire and Fuels staff |
| Coordinates |
46° 5' 42'' Latitude
-115° 43' 44.4
'' Longitude
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| Significant Events | Approximately 70 acres of activity fuels (logging slash) has been successfully treated as of 4/28/25 |
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| Remarks |
There may be short duration smoke impacts to the National Forest Service Roads (NFSR) #286, #286A, #653, #470, and Highway 12. |
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