For public safety reasons, the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest has issued a road and trail closure order, in association with the Sawlog Fire. The closure applies to the following National Forest System (NFS) roads and trails, as depicted on the closure map.

1. Road Closures. The following National Forest System Road (NFSR) on the Wisdom Ranger District.
    NFSR #8242 for its entire length.

2. Trail Closures. All miles of the following National Forest System Trails (NFSTs) on the Wisdom Ranger District:                                                       NFST #2099, from the junction with the NFST #2180 to the junction with NFST #2741.
    NFST #2180, for its entire length.
 

Información de última hora:

Notificación para la Salud y Seguridad Publica

Vientos se movilizan dentro del área mientras el equipo se prepara para transferir el comando al Bosque Nacional de Gila

Comunicado de prensa - martes, 13 de mayo de 2025

Acres: 482                                                                                   Fecha de Inicio: Domingo, 4 de mayo, 2025

Ubicación: 38 millas al Este de Glenwood, NM          Personal: 142

Contención: 100%                                                                  Causa: Relámpagos

Resumen: Este será el ÚLTIMO comunicado de prensa acerca del Incendio Iron. El incendio se encuentra contenido a un 100% desde el lunes por la tarde. No se proporcionarán más reportes a menos que se produzca una actividad significativa en el comportamiento del fuego. En caso de ser necesario reportar algo, esta información será publicada en la página de Facebook del Bosque Nacional de Gila y en el sitio InciWeb del Incendio de Iron indicado al final del reporte. El Comando del Incidente para el Incendio Iron, se transferirá de nuevo al Bosque Nacional de Gila el miércoles 14 de mayo de 2025 a las 6 de la mañana. 

El comandante del Incidente, Marcus Cornwell, dijo: “En nombre de todo el Equipo de Gestión de Incidentes Tipo 3 de Gila Las Cruces, quiero extender mi agradecimiento a las comunidades locales y socios por el increíble apoyo mostrado durante toda la semana. Al retornar el mando al Bosque Nacional de Gila, el equipo de bomberos permanecerá listo para ayudar al suroeste de Nuevo México con cualquier incendio forestal que exceda la respuesta inicial».

Anticipando los fuertes vientos pronosticados para el lunes y el martes, para la seguridad de todo el personal de bomberos, el domingo por la tarde, fueron movilizados fuera de la línea de fuego. Los vientos pronosticados representan un riesgo significativo debido a la inestabilidad de los troncos quemados en la zona del incendio y la utilización de aviones se ve limitada. Tres equipos especializados para la extinción de incendios y tres camiones de bomberos permanecerán posicionados de una manera estratégica para proporcionar apoyo de ataque inicial a cualquier nuevo incendio que se presente en el Bosque Nacional de Gila.

El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional ha emitido una alerta de Bandera Roja para el suroeste de Nuevo México, incluyendo partes del Bosque Nacional de Gila. Esta alerta incluye baja humedad relativa y ráfagas de viento de 30-40 mph, condiciones que pueden conducir a la rápida propagación del fuego. Para más detalles, visite: https://www.weather.gov/epz/

Restricciones de Incendio: Se encuentra vigente la Etapa 2 de Restricciones de fuego para el Bosque Nacional de Gila. Para detalles completos visite at www.fs.usda.gov/r03/gila/alerts.

Para más información:

Oficial para Información Pública en el Bosque Nacional de Gila: 

(575) 388-8211 o Maribeth.Pecotte@usda.gov

Datos del Incidente: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/nmgnf-iron-fire

Facebook: www.facebook.com/GilaNForest

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Summary: Overnight, cooler temperatures and increased relative humidity levels helped keep fire activity minimal through Monday’s night shift. Two hotshot crews worked to hold, improve, and secure any uncontained line along the east flank of the fire. Last night engines patrolled across the fire’s perimeter, including around the structures monitoring for any issues or concerns that could potentially threaten the line during Tuesday’s critical fire weather. 

For today’s operational period, crews continue securing line and checking for any visible concerns to containment lines. Another Red Flag Warning is forecast for Southeastern Arizona today, including Graham County and the fire area. High winds with gusts up to 40 mph could test established containment lines. The northernmost flank of the fire is a top priority today as crews work to clean up any areas of unburned fuel that could pose a threat to the line. Along the east flank, and due to yesterday’s high winds, the fire saw additional growth on that side. Spot fires are a concern for Tuesday with winds expected to pick up later in the afternoon. Heavy fuels are still smoldering within the fire’s interior and could result in isolated torching. The increased fire activity due to the critical fire weather could result in additional growth in areas where heavy fuels are inhibiting firefighter access for mop up operations. A multi-mission aircraft flight will take place today to more accurately map the perimeter and assess hotspots within the fire’s interior and along the edge. Some Bryce Fire resources have been designated to provide initial attack response for any new starts within the Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) to the support the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management and Bureau of Land Management. 

Yesterday, the Graham County Office of Emergency Management downgraded the SET status to READY for those residents impacted by the fire. However, due to public and firefighter safety, Eden Road and River Road at the US 70 remains closed. 

Stage 2 fire restrictions are in effect for southeastern Arizona on state, federal and some tribal lands. These restrictions include state, federal, and tribal lands within Graham County. Under Stage 2 restrictions, campfires, target shooting, and fireworks are not allowed. Target shooting and fireworks are never allowed on State Trust lands. 

The human-caused fire started on Wednesday, May 7, near the communities of Pima and Eden. The next day the fire was 80% contained, but on Friday high winds spotted the fire over a nearly 30’ containment line on the north side. High winds coupled with the dense vegetation fueled the fire, fanning it out to the north and northeast. Multiple power and gas lines were damaged in the fire. There are no reports of damaged or destroyed structures.

Evacuations and Closures: No pre-evacuations or evacuations. Eden Road and River Road closed at US 70.

Weather: Red Flag Warning Tuesday from 10am to 8pm including Graham County and the Bryce Fire.  

Safety: Due to aircraft use, a TFR (Temporary Flight Restriction) is in place over the fire. Firefighting aircraft and drones are a dangerous combination. Drones in the area could lead to accidents or slow down wildfire suppression operations. If you fly…we can’t.

Incident Commander: Richard Griffin (Type 3 IC) and Kyle Errecart (Type 3 IC Trainee)
Location: 15 miles northeast of Wisdom, MT in the Sawlog Creek drainage
Start Date: 05/01/2025
Cause: Undetermined – under investigation
Size: 2,030 acres  
Resources Assigned: 3 crews; 2 engines; 1 helicopter; 1 water tender
Total Personnel: 132
Containment: 94%

CURRENT STATUS/PLANNED ACTIONS:
Firefighters progressed with patrol and mop-up of the fire perimeter, reaching 94% containment. A helicopter relocated to the Wise River Helibase for the day, shortening the response time to provide any necessary medical support. The UAS module completed additional infrared (IR) heat-seeking missions to locate hot spots; zero areas of heat were found along the fire’s edge. Resource advisors from BLM and FS continue development of a repair plan based on their assessment of natural resource impacts due to suppression operations.

Firefighters have assessed an area northeast of the fire in the Walker Creek drainage that ties into a previously used fireline for the Alder Fire of 2021; the analysis will include the extent and type of suppression work necessary if the line were to be used in the future. The helicopters, housed in Butte for safe cover, are expected to remain there given the weather forecast. Excess resources no longer needed will demobilize and return to home units over the next few days. The Incident Command Post (ICP) at the Wisdom Airport will likely be dismantled by the end of Wednesday.

WEATHER, FUELS, AND FIRE BEHAVIOR:
Yesterday was another day of scattered rain showers, with only isolated pockets of wetting rain reaching the fire. Gusty winds up to 35 mph materialized in the afternoon hours. ICP and the fire area received significant precipitation during the overnight hours. Today’s weather calls for cloudy conditions, with the likelihood of a morning snow shower followed by widespread precipitation and wetting rains. Winds will be from the north to northwest, up to 10 mph.

Fire behavior was limited to mostly creeping; interior pockets of unburned fuel may continue to smolder. The fire is burning mainly in sagebrush and Lodgepole pine timber. The north-facing slopes in the area consist of a high “dead and downed” fuel component in a mixed conifer forest, and numerous “snags” or hazard trees are present. This fuel combination poses additional hazards for firefighters, affecting on-the-ground progress. Fuel conditions, during this time of year (pre-green up), are extremely dry.

The fire footprint from the 2021 Alder Fire is located to the east, and the fire footprint from the 2021 Christensen Fire lies to the south.

CLOSURES:
The Montana Fish, Wildfire and Parks has issued an emergency site closure for the Fishtrap Creek Fishing Access Site on the Big Hole River due to fire activity from the Sawlog Fire. The site is closed to public use from Mudd Creek Bridge to Sportsman’s Park.

For public safety reasons, the Bureau of Land Management has issued a temporary closure for the Sawlog dispersed camping area, located at the Big Hole River ford site. Specific closure language can be viewed on the Sawlog Fire Inciweb page, Closures tab.
 

Camp House Fire Update-Tuesday, May 13, 2025

MNICS Team C- Incident Commander Jeb Backe & Ryan Williams (trainee)
Fire Information: 218-432-0953 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/mnmns-camp-house
Email: 2025.camphouse@firenet.gov

Camp House Fire Quick Facts
Size: 11,778 acres         Location: Brimson, MN      Resources: 32 engines,6 dozers,
Containment: 0%         Cause: Under investigation    10-person crew, 6 tracked vehicles, 12 water tenders & air support
Start Date: 5/11/2025                          

Total Personnel: 80

NOTE-This will be the last shift for the MNICS Team C. Tomorrow morning a Complex Incident 
Management Team from the Eastern Region will transition to command of the Camp House Fire.

Current Status: Firefighters continue full suppression tactics on the fire while providing 
structure protection to threatened structures in the fire area. Fire activity was high yesterday, 
consisting of group torching, running and spotting. The fire has spotted over both natural features 
and area roads. Firefighting resources continue working on the fire at night providing structure 
protection. Additional resources have been ordered. Fire has been very active the last two days 
with the burning period going into the night. Aerial mapping of the fire has been done at night 
with infrared camera due to the active burning period during the day.

Planned Activities: Firefighting resources are preparing for another active fire day. In-state and 
out-of-state resources will continue building fire lines with heavy equipment and tracked 
equipment. Air resources continue water drops in support of fire, as available. If drones are 
detected near the fire, all air operations supporting the fire will stop.

National Weather Service Forecast: Today — The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag 
Warning for much of western, central and southwestern Minnesota between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. The NWS 
has also issued a Special Weather Statement for elevated fire weather conditions in portions of 
eastern and southeastern Minnesota. Partly sunny with a high of 83. South wind 5-10 mph, with gusts 
up to 20 mph. Tonight — Areas of smoke. Mostly cloudy during the early evening becoming clear. Low 
of 55. Southeast wind at 5 mph, with gusts up to 15 mph. Wednesday — Mostly sunny, high of 80. 
Light southwest wind increasing to 5-10 mph in the morning, and winds up to 20 mph.

Evacuations and Road Closures: St. Louis County Sheriff's Office Divisions of Emergency Management 
and 911 have a website hub with evacuation and other fire information and Ready-Set-Go map. St. 
Louis County has closed Highway 16 and County Hwy 44 blocking southbound traffic, Highway 16 and 
Brimson-Toimi Rd/6205 Rd blocking southbound, and the County Hwy 44 and County Highway 355 
intersection blocking northward.

Overview: The Camp House Fire was reported on Sunday, May 11, 2025, north of Brimson. The fire is 
burning in mixed forest vegetation with a large quantity of spruce budworm infested forest stands. 
Aircraft resources, MN Department of Natural Resources, Superior National Forest and mutual aid 
from area fire departments responded. Nearby structures were threatened. The fire is currently 
under investigation.

Cooperating Agencies: MN Department of Natural Resources, Bureau of Indian Affairs, US Fish and 
Wildlife Service, USDA Forest Service, Two Harbors Fire Department, Finland Fire Department, Silver 
Bay Fire Department and Brimson Volunteer Fire Department, MN Department of Public Safety Fire 
Service Specialists, St. Louis County Emergency Management, St. Louis County Rescue Squad, and Lake 
County Sherriff’s Office, and Lake County Emergency Management.

Burning Restrictions: For current burning restrictions, see
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html
 

NEW BERN, N.C., May 13, 2025 – Firefighters on the Black Swamp Fire in the Croatan National Forest have achieved 75% containment. The fire remains 950 acres. An interagency team of 102 personnel are currently assigned to the fire.

The public is reminded to abide by all posted closures keeping firefighter and public safety in mind. Closures remain in effect for Black Swamp Road, the Black Swamp OHV area, Great Lake Boating Access Area and Sheep Ridge Wilderness Area, as well as portions of Great Lake Road, Seaborn Road and Holston Hunter Road.

Rainy conditions yesterday and today are helping to suppress the fire. Meanwhile, crews are prepared to continue water operations and road repair, weather allowing. Despite heavy rains, the Black Swamp Fire area overall remains in a drought. Water may still need to be moved from the Great Lake using a series of pumps and earthen dams to submerge the deep layers of organic soils.

Smoke from the fire can cause limited visibility and may impact local air quality. Please drive slowly and use caution on roads where smoke may be settling. Check for air quality alerts at https://airquality.climate.ncsu.edu/ or https://fire.airnow.gov.

For the latest wildfire updates, follow the National Forests in North Carolina on Facebook at U.S. Forest Service - National Forests in North Carolina or visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina

The USDA Forest Service is working in close partnership with state and federal agencies, including the North Carolina Forest Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission and the National Park Service.

For Immediate Release:

Notification for Public Health and Safety

Wind Event Moves in as Team Prepares to Transfer Command to the Gila National Forest

Press Release – Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Acres: 482                                                                                                 Start Date: Sunday, May 4, 2025

Location: 38 miles east of Glenwood, NM                                  Personnel: 142

Containment: 100%                                                                            Cause: Lightning

Summary: This will be the FINAL press release for the Iron Fire. The fire is 100% contained as of Monday afternoon. No further updates will be provided unless notable activity occurs. Should an update be necessary, it will be posted on the Gila National Forest Facebook page and the Iron Fire InciWeb site listed below. Command of the Iron Fire will transfer back to the Gila National Forest on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 6 a.m.

“On behalf of the entire Gila Las Cruces Type 3 Incident Management Team, I want to extend my thanks to the local communities and partners for the incredible support shown throughout the week,” stated Incident Commander Marcus Cornwell. “As we return command to the Gila National Forest, the team remains ready to assist southwest New Mexico with any wildfires that exceed the initial response.”

In anticipation of high winds forecasted for Monday and Tuesday, all firefighting personnel were removed from the fireline on Sunday afternoon to ensure safety. Forecasted winds pose a significant hazard due to unstable snags within the fire area and limit the use of aircraft. Three hotshot crews and three engines remain strategically positioned to provide initial attack support for any new fire starts within the Gila National Forest.

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for southwest New Mexico, including parts of the Gila National Forest. This alert includes low relative humidity and 30-40 mph wind gusts, conditions that can lead to rapid fire spread. For details, visit: https://www.weather.gov/epz/

Fire Restrictions: Stage 2 Fire Restrictions remain in place on the Gila National Forest. For full details, visit: www.fs.usda.gov/r03/gila/alerts.

For more information beginning Wednesday, May 14, 2025:

Gila National Forest Public Affairs Officer: (575) 388-8211 or Maribeth.Pecotte@usda.gov

Incident Information: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/nmgnf-iron-fire

Facebook: www.facebook.com/GilaNForest 

Summary: A night shift consisting of engines and hotshot crews conducted successful firing operations along the east side of River Road, northeast of Fort Thomas. Crews stayed engaged in that area all day on Saturday, prepping the road for those operations. Firing operations, or backburns, are used to create a fire line ahead of the main fire. Resources then burn off the fuel between that line and the head to help slow the fire’s spread. Overnight crews also burned out around a home and other values at risk as part of structure and infrastructure protection. The northern containment line held through the night with successful holding operations along River Road in Fort Thomas. Due to high winds, the northernmost flank of the fire will be the primary focus and challenge for fire personnel today and the upcoming operational periods. While Saturday night’s firing operations added to the fire’s size, more accurate mapping puts the fire at 2,290 acres. It remains 25% contained. The Southeast Zone Type 3 Incident Management Team took command of the fire Saturday afternoon. 

The fire displayed extreme fire behavior through the day on Saturday and into the late evening with torching and long-range spotting. Resources are utilizing direct and indirect tactics across the fire’s perimeter and where it’s safe to do so to establish containment line and keep the fire in check. A helicopter supported ground operations with bucket drops to cool down the fire’s edge to allow resources to safely engage. Hot, dry and windy conditions continue to play a role in the fire’s activity. The invasive salt cedar within the Gila River bottom also plays into the extreme fire behavior displayed over the last few days. 

Resources are continuing efforts of keeping the fire out of Fort Thomas, keeping it north of the 70 and within its footprint within the riverbed. Other objectives include firefighter and public safety, along with protection of values at risk including, agricultural lands and infrastructure, mining and utility infrastructure, homes, and the railroad. Resources continue to hold, improve, and strengthen existing containment lines and will be scouting areas for a contingency dozer line. A contingency line acts as a backup or safety net if the fire jumps the main fireline.

SET, or pre-evacuation status remains in place for residents in the river corridor in the Fort Thomas area and for residents between Eden Road and Fort Thomas. US 70 remains open, but with ever-changing fire conditions, drivers should be aware of potential traffic delays or closures should conditions warrant. The fire started on Wednesday, May 7, and by the next day it was 160 acres with 80% containment. On Friday morning, high winds spotted the fire over a 25-30’ containment line on the north end. Those winds, coupled with the vegetation type, fueled the fire fanning it out to the north and northeast. Multiple power and gas lines were damaged in the fire. At this time, there are no reports of damaged or destroyed structures.

Evacuations and Closures: Per the Graham County Office of Emergency Management SET for homes between Eden Road and Fort Thomas on the north side of US 70. SET for all homes located in the river corridor in the Fort Thomas-area. 

Weather: Increasing clouds with a high near 95. Breezy with a southeast wind 21-26 mph. Wind gusts forecast as high as 37 mph. A Fire Weather Watch is forecast for Monday. 

Safety: Due to aircraft use, a TFR (Temporary Flight Restriction) is in place over the fire. Firefighting aircraft and drones are a dangerous combination. Drones in the area could lead to accidents or slow down wildfire suppression operations. If you fly…we can’t.