Incident Publication

* This Will Be The Final Official Update For The Fish Creek Fire *

Northern Rockies Team 2, Incident Commander Scott Schuster
Location:  7 miles SW of Togwotee Pass
Start Date: Friday, August 16, 2024
Cause: Lightning
Size: 25,052 acres
Percent complete:  79%
Resources: 349 Total Personnel: 9 Hand Crews; 3 Engines; 13 Heavy Equipment; 2 Helicopter  

KEY MESSAGES:
The fire continues to smolder in heavy timber, litter, dead and down timber, and younger mixed conifers, despite  recent moisture and light snow. Minimal fire behavior is expected, but creeping, smoldering, and backing behavior of the fire will continue with an occasional single tree torching. Care with fire of any kind is still advised across the entire region.

Work will continue along the Highway 26/287 corridor. Firefighters and heavy equipment will be present. Please drive with caution, especially with wet or snowy conditions over the pass. Public and firefighter safety continues to be our highest priority on the Fish Creek Fire.

The Bridger-Teton and Shoshone National Forests updated the Closure Order for the area of the fire on Sept. 17th, opening the areas north of US-26 that had been previously closed. The closures that remain provide for public and firefighters safety. Please respect the orders for roads, campgrounds, and trails that remain closed. Additional information regarding the current closure order can be found on the Forest websites. Numerous hazards will remain in those areas.

The main basecamp for firefighters has moved to Dubois and will be located at the Dubois Town Park. This will increase traffic in that area. Please be aware of the additional vehicles entering and departing the area.

A Type 3 Incident Management Team, Nevada Team 4, has arrived in Dubois. They in-briefed with outgoing Northern Rockies Team 2 last night, will shadow today, and will assume operational control of the incident at 0600 Friday, September 20th.

Further information feeds will be undertaken as necessary, dependent upon fire behavior or emerging conditions. For forest closure information please refer to the Bridger-Teton NF website, the Bridger-Teton NF Facebook page, and the Bridger-Teton NF feed on X (Twitter).

CURRENT STATUS:
Due to the recent inclement weather, which impacted roads in the fire area, firefighters remained disengaged on more remote parts of the fire for safety reasons and to minimize impact to roads. Hand crews, however, continued their work along Deception Road from Highway 26 to Brooks Lake Lodge campground. Firefighters continue to monitor the fire behavior in the area.

At the fuel mitigation project around Togwotee Lodge, the cutting phase is complete and now removal of vegetation debris will proceed as well as continued brush reduction. This action will improve defensible space for values at risk from future wildfires. Work has also resumed on the Flagstaff Road and large amounts of vegetation are being removed from this area.

WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR:

The area of the Fish Creek Fire has received a significant amount of moisture across the fire zone over the last week. Forecast is for scattered precipitation and low temperatures over the fire area. 

AIR QUALITY AND SMOKE:

Aside from continued smoldering and isolated torching, the fire footprint is putting up minimal smoke. For up-to-date air quality alerts, current and predicted smoke conditions and ways to mitigate poor air quality, check out the AirNow website at https://www.airnow.gov/.

CLOSURES AND EVACUATIONS:

The joint Closure Order issued by both the Bridger-Teton and Shoshone National Forests for the fire area, remains in effect. Please do not enter the closure area or use any Forest Roads that are closed. For specific details regarding this closure, please reference the announcement on Inciweb for Sept 17th, 2024.

Under the jurisdiction of Fremont County, the areas of Brooks Lake, Pinnacle Drive and Breccia Drive have been reduced to Level 1 “Ready” Status (indicated by green blocks on the PIO Incident Map). A Level 1 “Ready” Status means residents should closely monitor information feeds regarding fire activity.  See the Fremont County Fire Protection District Facebook page for current alerts.

The Teton County Division of Emergency Management utilizes a Ready, Set, Go system for evacuation messaging, visit their website for additional details at www.tetoncountywy.gov/1846/Ready-Set-GO.  They advise all residents to be in a “Ready” status by preparing for evacuations and becoming fire adapted.  All residents are encouraged to sign up for Teton County, Wyoming's free alert and warning service, Teton WY Alerts at: Teton_WY Alerts - Sign Up (everbridge.net).

US HWY 26/287 is open for free-flowing traffic. A 45-mph speed restriction remains in effect for the fire area.  Motorists are encouraged to stay alert for fire personnel and fire vehicles and use caution when travelling through the area. 

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) continues to work closely with Fremont County Emergency Management, Fremont County Sheriff’s Office and fire officials for the safety of motorists and firefighters. 

Drivers are encouraged to visit https://www.wyoroad.info/ prior to traveling on US HWY 26/287 for road status and information, or download the Wyoming 511 app at https://www.wyoroad.info/511/WY511Mobile.html to monitor for any changes due to fire activity.

Current Situation: Favorable weather conditions on Wednesday allowed personnel to continue making excellent progress in their mission to complete fire-suppression repair tasks across the Diamond Complex. Crews are working alongside forest resource advisors to ensure repair is completed properly in areas where there have been disturbances of the ground created by either hand tools, vehicles, or heavy equipment. This is all to minimize any future damages due to erosion as well as returning the forest to as much of a natural state as practical. A high-pressure weather system will build today which is forecasted to produce a warming and drying trend into next week. Resources remain staffed and ready to respond to any new fires within the Umpqua National Forest. 

Firefighters will continue the use of hand tools to return hand-constructed fire lines to a more natural state. Handlines are repaired by pulling back the removed material onto the line as well as building water bars to direct water runoff from the exposed soil to a more suitable direction. Heavy equipment, such as excavators, will continue the task of pulling back the removed natural vegetation over the dozer-constructed lines to protect the soil and make it easier for the ground to recover. As large amounts of dead hazard trees are removed from the fire areas, crews will remove the remaining slash material through chipping operations. Road grading operations continue on many of the forest roads that have been used by firefighting equipment and heavy machinery throughout the incident. Hundreds of yards of gravel have been brought in to repair and smooth out heavily trafficked roads, one of which is the 100 road on the southern edge of the Potter Fire. To limit more erosion and downstream damage, creek crossings and roadway culverts are being repaired and cleared out. As personnel complete these identified suppression-repair items, resource advisors will sign off each project to verify it has met the Forest’s repair standards.

The Diamond Complex includes 33 fires in the Umpqua National Forest, 31 of which are 100% contained. The remaining two fires that are not fully contained are the Pine Bench Fire (3,976 acres, 66% contained) and the Potter Fire (3,428 acres, 76% contained).

Forest Closure: Umpqua National Forest lands, roads, and trails around the Diamond Complex fires are temporarily closed (with several exemptions) under Forest Order 06-15-24-07. You are responsible for knowing where you are in relation to the closed areas, so be prepared and view the order and map prior to recreating on your public lands. 

Fire Restrictions: On the Umpqua National Forest Public Use Restrictions Level 2 are currently in effect. However, starting at 12:01 a.m., Friday, September 20, 2024, Umpqua National Forest is terminating Public Use Restrictions (PURs) and decreasing to Moderate Fire Danger across all districts. Beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, September 23, 2024, the forest will move to Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) 1.

Size: 11,141 acres                                                                     
Containment: 86%                                                                   
Personnel: 362                                                                                     
Resources: 7 crews | 1 helicopter | 6 engines | 4 dozers | 13 water tenders | 2 masticators | 7 excavators

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Next update to be released 9-21-2024

The Line Fire experienced minimal fire activity in the early morning hours Thursday. There is a slight chance of showers over the fire area today, and a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms Friday. Friday could also bring gusty outflow winds if thunderstorms develop. Warm weather over the weekend is expected to bring down the vegetation moisture levels which could lead to increased fire activity. Firefighters are strengthening control lines and mopping up hot spots.

There have been multiple drone incursions over the Line Fire area. This impedes our firefighting operations and can have deadly consequences. Please be respectful of those fighting the fire and the community members who are impacted by fire. Never fly drones near wildfire. If you fly, we can't.

An updated Smoke Outlook was published Wednesday. It can be found at fire.airnow.gov.

A Local Assistance Center (LAC) will open Friday, September 20, 24 at the LA County Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Avenue, Pomona, CA 91768. It's at the Expo Hall, please enter Gate 3.

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (Sept. 19, 2024) – Yesterday crews made progress on constructing and securing lines along the southern perimeter. The Pearl Fire remains estimated at 128 acres with 5% containment. Windy conditions prevented aircraft from flying yesterday but air resources continue to be available today. Know before you fly, use of unauthorized or uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) such as drones, endangers the lives of firefighters and pilots.

Over 300 ground personnel and multiple air resources are on scene. Crews will continue to work on creating and strengthening hand and dozer lines within each division. The northwestern edge of the fire continues to experience pockets of heat. Firefighters will create and secure line as conditions allow. Ground crews on the eastern perimeter will continue to work on structure mitigation and assessment. Lower humidity levels and warmer temperatures are forecasted with light winds and no critical fire conditions expected.

Larimer County Sheriff's Office will continue to operate the Joint Information Center and provide information about evacuation notices, animal evacuations and road closures. For evacuation information visit https://www.nocoalert.org/ or text LCEVAC to 888777. The Joint Information Center can be reached at (970) 980-2500. 

The Forest Service remains in Stage 1 fire restrictions. Refer to the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests website for more information. 

Maps and other details for the Pearl Fire can be found on InciWeb. For the latest updates, follow us on Facebook and X. To receive email updates on this fire, join our email list and select Forest Health & Fire: North of Hwy 14 to Wyoming Border (Red Feather Lakes).

The Red Rock Fire is currently 3,055 acres and is 14% contained.

Yesterday, crews made significant progress in constructing direct handlines and conducting mop-up operations in the northwestern area of the fire, particularly along the 60110 road. Their successful hose lay work in this region was effectively tied into the northeast part of the fire, enhancing containment efforts.

In the 4th of July Creek area, crews focused on building direct handlines and reinforcing containment lines through a combination of tactics, including direct handline, cold trailing, and mop-up operations. Fortunately, limited fire activity in the southern section of the Red Rock fire allowed teams to complete suppression repair activities there and continue their work along Panther Creek Road. This progress is crucial for ensuring the fire remains contained in these areas.

Today, crews will continue suppression repair efforts on the Red Rock fire, focusing on road repair and chipping operations near Panther Creek Road. They will maintain the fire perimeter along the 60210 road, extending eastward and then south toward 4th of July Creek, ensuring it remains within the established footprint.

On the eastern flank, direct line construction will progress just south of 4th of July Road. Additionally, more interagency hotshot crews will establish a spike camp in the southern area to work on building handlines, cold trailing, and mop-up operations to work on getting containment lines on the eastern side of the fire.

The Black Eagle Fire is currently 6,451 acres and is 0% contained.

Yesterday, on the Black Eagle fire crews continued to work in the area east of Black Eagle Creek cooling the fire’s edge, removing any fuels that could impact containment, monitoring for any flare-ups, and going direct on spot fires. Interagency hot shot crews continue their efforts north of Black Eagle Mine, where there is still significant heat.  Aside from this area, fire activity across the rest of Black Eagle was limited.

Today, the hot shot crew will continue their focus just north of Black Eagle Mine to minimize any potential fire spread and ensure the fire remains contained within its perimeter. They will work to extinguish any visible flames, and create fireline where necessary. Additionally, the crew will establish a spike camp at Yellow Jacket Guard Station, significantly increasing the hours they can work in the area. 

WEATHER:

Today, the weather will be much drier and warmer compared to yesterday. There will be mostly sunny skies, which will help boost afternoon temperatures into the upper 50s and drive the minimum RH levels down into the 40-45% range.

FIRE BEHAVIOR:

Today, there will be an incremental increase in fire behavior, a trend that will continue over the next few days due to the weather slowly warming and drying. The effects of the precipitation that the fire areas received, coupled with the high humidity levels for the last few days, will still limit overall fire activity, with only smoldering and creeping fire behavior expected to be seen.   

FOREST CLOSURES:

Forest Closure Order 04-13-24-017 remains in place. Closure order 04-13-24-019 has been rescinded, and Forest Closure Order 04‐13‐24‐020 is now in place. The Salmon‐Challis National Forest has reduced the Black Eagle Fire Closure. The explanation of closure order #04-13-24-020 is as follows: 

Described Roads

NFS lands, roads and trails on the Salmon-Cobalt, and North Fork Ranger Districts of the Salmon-Challis National Forest within the area bounded by the following:

Beginning at the intersection of FS Road 112 and 055 (Panther Creek Rd) to the intersection of FS Road 112 and 113.  Then following FS Road 113 to its intersection with trail 029 (FS Roads 112 and 113 are closed to the public).  Then following the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Boundary to the Golden Trout Lake Trailhead, including the Big Horn Crags Campground and crossing over into the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness and onto the ridge to the West of Wilson Creek, then going South to Middle Fork Peak.  From Middle Fork Peak to the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Boundary to trail 053 then running along Little Jacket Creek to Trail 051, then following Trail 051 to Birdseye Creek to Forest Road 245 at its intersection with Panther Creek road 55. Then following the western side of FS Road 55 (Panther Creek), to the intersection of FS Road 55 and 112.

The purpose of this order is to protect public health and safety during the Black Eagle/Red Rock Fire. This Order shall be in effect from September 17, 2024, at 8:00 am until rescinded.

For more information please visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/scnf/alerts-notices

EVACUATIONS: 

Lemhi County has made changes in the evacuation zone statuses.  The changes are as follows:

• ZONE 1- WILL REMAIN IN “GO” STATUS
  •  Yellowjacket drainage
• ZONE 2- HAS BEEN RESCINDED
• ZONE 3- WILL REMAIN IN “READY” STATUS
  • Zone 3: Forney to road #252 to road #103 and back to Moyer
• ZONE 4- WILL REMAIN IN “READY” STATUS
  • Zone 4: Silver Creek, Rams Creek, and Camas Creek from Hammer Creek to White Goat Creek.

The fires saw significant precipitation over the last 48 hours and fuels are approaching “moisture of extinction,” meaning larger fuels are saturated to the point they no longer support burning or combustion.  

Skalkaho Highway (Highway 38) remains closed from milepost 9.0 to 28.2. Visit Montana DOT for the most updated information: https://www.mdt.mt.gov/ 

The Sharrott Creek Fire Area and Trail Closure has been modified, decreasing in size, effective yesterday. The Johnson Fire Area and the Railroad-Daly Fire Area Closures will be terminated on Friday, September 20, 2024, at 8 a.m. 

Northern Rockies Complex Incident Management Team 5 will transfer command of all fires back to the Bitterroot National Forest on September 20, 2024 at 6 p.m. 

Current Status  

Johnson (3 miles south of Springer Memorial Community, in the East Fork) 

Firefighters continue to make progress implementing suppression repair efforts using excavators and hand tools to pull back berms on constructed firelines. The excavators are working both the west and north flanks of the fire. 

Sharrott Creek (3 miles west of Stevensville) 

Excavators continue to pull back berms on constructed firelines on the northern and southern perimeters, working downhill. Chippers continue to break down large limbs and tree trunks into small pieces, removing heavy fuel loads. 

Daly and Railroad (Railroad and Skalkaho Creeks confluence, 26 miles southeast of Hamilton) 

Minimal fire activity is present, with no expected spread on the Railroad and Daly Fires. Crews will continue with hazard mitigation along the Skalkaho Highway (Highway 38), Forest Service Road 711, and associated spur roads.    

Weather and Fire Behavior  

High pressure on Thursday will bring in slightly drier and milder conditions over the next few days. Temperatures will rise into the low 70s in the valley and mid 60s at higher elevations. Minimum relative humidity will be in the 35-50% range. Southwest winds will be sustained around 12 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Fire behavior will be isolated smoldering, primarily in stump holes.  

Closures 

The Sharrott Creek Fire Area and Trail Closure has been modified, decreasing in size. Effective on September 18, 2024 at 0800 all NFS Lands on the Stevensville Ranger District of the Bitterroot National Forest in the area bounded by NFS road #738 at its junction with the Forest boundary; west along NFS road #738 to NFS trail #11; continue west along NFS trail #11; then North following the ridge to Stormy Pass; then north following the Forest boundary to the head of Kootenai Creek; then north and east along Kootenai Creek to the Forest boundary; then south following the Forest boundary to its junction with NFS road #738. The new closure includes St. Mary Peak, National Forest System Trail #116 from milepost 0.00 at its junction with NFSR #739 to its terminus. 

The Johnson Fire Area and the Railroad-Daly Fire Area Closures will be terminated on Friday, September 20, 2024, at 8 a.m.. 

More information on Bitterroot National Forest area closures can be found at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/bitterroot/alerts-notices 

September 19, 2024

The fires saw significant precipitation over the last 48 hours and fuels are approaching “moisture of extinction,” meaning larger fuels are saturated to the point they no longer support burning or combustion. 

Skalkaho Highway (Highway 38) remains closed from milepost 9.0 to 28.2. Visit Montana DOT for the most updated information: https://www.mdt.mt.gov/

The Sharrott Creek Fire Area and Trail Closure has been modified, decreasing in size, effective yesterday.

The Johnson Fire Area and the Railroad-Daly Fire Area Closures will be terminated on Friday, September 20, 2024, at 8 a.m.

Northern Rockies Complex Incident Management Team 5 will transfer command of all fires back to the Bitterroot National Forest on September 20, 2024 at 6 p.m.

Current Status 

Johnson (3 miles south of Springer Memorial Community, in the East Fork)

Cause: Lightning

Size: 6,687

Completion: 59%

Personnel: 26

Firefighters continue to make progress implementing suppression repair efforts using excavators and hand tools to pull back berms on constructed firelines. The excavators are working both the west and north flanks of the fire.

Sharrott (3 miles west of Stevensville)

Cause: Lightning

Size: 3,204

Completion: 83%

Personnel: 228

Excavators continue to pull back berms on constructed firelines on the northern and southern perimeters, working downhill. Chippers continue to break down large limbs and tree trunks into small pieces, removing heavy fuel loads.

Daly and Railroad (Railroad and Skalkaho Creeks confluence, 26 miles southeast of Hamilton)

Cause: Undetermined

Size: 6,813 (Daly), 1,007 (Railroad)

Completion: 59% (Daly), 35% (Railroad)

Personnel: 21

Minimal fire activity is present, with no expected spread on the Railroad and Daly Fires. Crews will continue with hazard mitigation along the Skalkaho Highway (Highway 38), Forest Service Road 711, and associated spur roads. 

Weather and Fire Behavior 

High pressure on Thursday will bring in slightly drier and milder conditions over the next few days. Temperatures will rise into the low 70s in the valley and mid 60s at higher elevations. Minimum relative humidity will be in the 35-50% range. Southwest winds will be sustained around 12 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Fire behavior will be isolated smoldering, primarily in stump holes. 

Closures

The Sharrott Creek Fire Area and Trail Closure has been modified, decreasing in size. Effective on September 18, 2024 at 0800 all NFS Lands on the Stevensville Ranger District of the Bitterroot National Forest in the area bounded by NFS road #738 at its junction with the Forest boundary; west along NFS road #738 to NFS trail #11; continue west along NFS trail #11; then North following the ridge to Stormy Pass; then north following the Forest boundary to the head of Kootenai Creek; then north and east along Kootenai Creek to the Forest boundary; then south following the Forest boundary to its junction with NFS road #738. The new closure includes St. Mary Peak, National Forest System Trail #116 from milepost 0.00 at its junction with NFSR #739 to its terminus.

The Johnson Fire Area and the Railroad-Daly Fire Area Closures will be terminated on Friday, September 20, 2024, at 8 a.m..

More information on Bitterroot National Forest area closures can be found at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/bitterroot/alerts-notices

The fires saw significant precipitation over the last 48 hours and fuels are approaching “moisture of extinction,” meaning larger fuels are saturated to the point they no longer support burning or combustion.
Skalkaho Highway (Highway 38) remains closed from milepost 9.0 to 28.2. Visit Montana DOT for the most updated information: https://www.mdt.mt.gov/
The Sharrott Creek Fire Area and Trail Closure has been modified, decreasing in size, effective yesterday.
The Johnson Fire Area and the Railroad-Daly Fire Area Closures will be terminated on Friday, September 20, 2024, at 8 a.m.
Northern Rockies Complex Incident Management Team 5 will transfer command of all fires back to the Bitterroot National Forest on September 20, 2024 at 6 p.m.

CURRENT STATUS
Johnson (3 miles south of Springer Memorial Community, in the East Fork)
Firefighters continue to make progress implementing suppression repair efforts using excavators and hand tools to pull back berms on constructed firelines. The excavators are working both the west and north flanks of the fire.
Sharrott Creek (3 miles west of Stevensville)
Excavators continue to pull back berms on constructed firelines on the northern and southern perimeters, working downhill. Chippers continue to break down large limbs and tree trunks into small pieces, removing heavy fuel loads.
Daly and Railroad (Railroad and Skalkaho Creeks confluence, 26 miles southeast of Hamilton)
Minimal fire activity is present, with no expected spread on the Railroad and Daly Fires. Crews will continue with hazard mitigation along the Skalkaho Highway (Highway 38), Forest Service Road 711, and associated spur roads.

WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR
High pressure on Thursday will bring in slightly drier and milder conditions over the next few days. Temperatures will rise into the low 70s in the valley and mid 60s at higher elevations. Minimum relative humidity will be in the 35-50% range. Southwest winds will be sustained around 12 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Fire behavior will be isolated smoldering, primarily in stump holes.

CLOSURES
The Sharrott Creek Fire Area and Trail Closure has been modified, decreasing in size. Effective on September 18, 2024 at 0800 all NFS Lands on the Stevensville Ranger District of the Bitterroot National Forest in the area bounded by NFS road #738 at its junction with the Forest boundary; west along NFS road #738 to NFS trail #11; continue west along NFS trail #11; then North following the ridge to Stormy Pass; then north following the Forest boundary to the head of Kootenai Creek; then north and east along Kootenai Creek to the Forest boundary; then south following the Forest boundary to its junction with NFS road #738. The new closure includes St. Mary Peak, National Forest System Trail #116 from milepost 0.00 at its junction with NFSR #739 to its terminus.
The Johnson Fire Area and the Railroad-Daly Fire Area Closures will be terminated on Friday, September 20, 2024, at 8 a.m..
More information on Bitterroot National Forest area closures can be found at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/bitterroot/alerts-notices

Douglas, Wyo. – Crews were able to gain more containment on the La Bonte Fire yesterday. The fire is currently 3,484 acres, with 55% containment. 

The La Bonte Fire was first reported on Thursday, Sept. 12, burning in steep, rugged terrain approximately 6 miles west of Esterbrook, WY, and 20 miles south of Douglas, WY, on Bureau of Land Management and private lands. Cause of the fire is undetermined. 

Yesterday, fire behavior was tempered by cooler temperatures, however, high winds persisted throughout the day and were a challenge to operations. Dry conditions and gusty afternoon winds are expected Thursday and Friday, with gusts in the 20-30 mph range. Chances for precipitation increase into the weekend. 

Firefighting resources include 2 fire modules, 4 hand crews, 4 engines, 4 helicopters and 2 dozers assigned to the fire, with approximately 137 personnel. 

Suppression efforts continue on the La Bonte Fire. Crews continue work to hold the fire in its current footprint, mopping up and patrolling dozer lines and contained perimeter. The goal of mop up is to reduce the likelihood of the fire spreading into unburned areas. Dozer lines are paths created by bulldozers to help contain wildfires. Helicopters will be available to perform bucket work to moderate fire behavior, and, weather permitting, crews will focus on direct line construction in the rugged, rocky terrain on the west flank of the fire. Fire managers and crews use all available strategies and tools to suppress wildfires, and public and firefighter safety are the top priorities. 

Visit the La Bonte Fire InciWeb page for more information at https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/wyhpd-la-bonte-fire.

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Frog Fire Statistics:

• Size: 3,105 acres
• Containment: 42%
• Total Personnel: 105
• Location: Little Boulder Creek off East Fork
• Reported: 9/7/2024
• Cause: Lightning

For More Information:

• Information Phone: 208-593-7132
• Email: 2024.wapiti@firenet.gov
• Note: Fire information phone number and email address has changed for the Frog Fire and is now managed from Wapiti Fire Information.
• InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/idstf-frog
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sawtoothnationalforest

Current Situation

Yesterday, scattered rain showers persisted over the fire area throughout the day, accompanied by light winds, resulting in minimal fire activity. Smoke was only observed in Division Z.

The North and South Structure Groups completed cleanup of supplies from the chipping operation and returned materials to the Incident Command Post (ICP). Hotshot crews focused on the northeast corner of the Division Z/K break, prepping and monitoring the area, while the Wildland Fire Module (WFM) conducted a scouting mission to identify appropriate firefighting tactics for the affected area. 

Looking ahead to tomorrow, Divisions A and K will remain unstaffed but will be monitored by aircraft. The North and South Structure Groups will be consolidated to better align with current fire conditions. Crews and the WFM will continue scouting and monitoring the same areas as yesterday, identifying potential contingency lines as needed.

Nevada Team 2 will transition command to Great Basin Team 4 by 6 PM. 

Weather, Fuels, and Fire Behavior

Scattered showers and isolated storms are expected to taper off by Wednesday evening. Starting Thursday, mostly sunny skies will return, along with a warming and drying trend. Temperatures will gradually increase by a couple of degrees each afternoon over the next few days.

Evacuations

For evacuation information on the Frog Fire, please see the Custer County Sheriff’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/p/Custer-County-Sheriff-Idaho-61558947312289/ and the Custer County Emergency Management Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ccem.idaho

To sign up for Custer County CodeRED emergency notifications, text CUSTER to 99411 or enroll online at https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/BF28E45537FF . 

Closures and Fire Restrictions

The Frog Fire Area Closure /Forest Order: 0414-04-152 for portions of the Sawtooth National Forest can be found at this site: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-publication/idstf-frog/frog-fire-closure-09-10-2024 

Fire restrictions on federal, state, and private lands may be found at this site: https://www.idl.idaho.gov/fire-management/fire-restrictions-finder/.

Wildfires are a no-fly zone for unauthorized aircraft, including drones. If you fly, we can’t. For more information, visit http://knowbeforeyoufly.org.