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Channel Title: InciWeb National Incidents- Hewlett Fire (Wildfire)
All evacuations and the Highway 14 road closure were lifted as of 7 p.m. Friday. Everyone is reminded that there is still fire, firefighters and firefighting equipment in the area. Drive slowly; watch out. The Hewlett Fire was reported Monday afternoon 5/14/12 on the Canyon Lakes Ranger District of the Roosevelt National Forest. The fire is located approximately 20 miles northwest of Fort Collins, 10 miles west of the junction of Hwy 14 and Hwy 287 near the Hewlett Gulch Trail in the Poudre Canyon. Friday firefighters made good progress bringing containment to 45% with minimal fire spread. Three helicopters are assigned to the fire Saturday but have not been able to operate due to weather. Rain has helped ire spread, but it is still burning. Rain has limited access for firefighters in some areas and caused slick conditions. The Media Staging Area has relocated to the Livermore Fire Station at 311 County Road 74 E (also known as Redfeather Lakes Road). The fire station is located on...
- Highway 1 (Wildfire)
Highway 1 Fire UpdateMay 18, 2012Contact: Fire Information 218-365-2044TODAY'S MESSAGE: The ignition of the Highway 1 Fire is suspected to have been a snapped power line that created multiple fires at approximately 1:30 pm on 5/17/12. It is being managed in two divisions and is on both sides of Highway 1 about a quarter mile south of Ely. The southeastern portion of Ely was evacuated along with residents along Highway 1. The Ely residents were allowed to return home by evening. Those residents along Highway 1 were escorted by the St. Louis County Sheriff to briefly access their property and get pets and needed supplies. A Verizon cell phone tower and both Lake Country Power and MN Power had affected equipment which caused a loss of cell phone coverage and the local radio station, WELY, was unable to transmit. No homes were damaged however three outbuildings were confirmed lost. ACTIVITIES TODAY: Aultman's Type 2 Team A assumed command of the Highway 1 fire as of 0600 on...
- Baldy Fire (Wildfire)
The Baldy Fire continues to progress southeast and west to the west fork of Mogollon Creek and towards Gobbler Canyon. Yesterday's winds pushed the fire 1240 acres more through mostly downed logs, dead grasses, and brush.It is burning mostly in steep and rugged terrain where there are no immediate threats, and where fire has been through in the recent past.Fire managers flew over the Baldy Fire this morning and will continue to monitor the fire closely by air and
- Gladiator (Wildfire)
The Gladiator Fire was reported on Sunday, May 13, at 11:00 am near community of Crown King. The human caused fire which originated from a structure fire on private property has now moved onto the Prescott National Forest. Joe Reinarz's Southwest Area Type 1 Incident Management Team assumed management of the Gladiator Fire on the evening of Monday, May 14, 2012. The public can obtain fire information via the following:Gladiator Fire Information: 928-632-4368 or 928-632-4420 (7am to 10pm)Prescott National Forest Fire Information Hotline: 928-777-5799 (recorded message)Gladiator Fire Incident Website: http://www.inciweb.org or http://www.fs.usda.gov/prescottMedia duty officers: 928-515-9112 or 928-515-9142 (7 am to 10 pm)Lead public information officer: 505-235-4213.
- Bull Flat Fire (Wildfire)
The Bull Flat Fire began May 10, 2012 in a remote area of the Fort Apache Agency about 20 miles northwest of Cibecue, AZ.It is believed to be lightning caused because the agency had several other starts by lightning on the same day.The fire is burning in grass, brush and a heavy dead and down component left over from the now 10-year-old Chediski
- Sunflower Fire (Wildfire)
- Whitewater (Wildfire)
Detected 5/16/2012, and located 10 miles northeast of Glenwood. The fire is currently 410 acres burning in steep, rough, rugged terrain in mixed conifer. The fire is burning in all directions but mostly to the east. In the early morning, the fire is backing with active head run in the late afternoon as the sun hits the fire. Crews will continue to scout and prep as access is very limited due to steep terrain. Smoke is visible from N.M. Highway 180. 56 personnel are assigned to the fire.Pierson's Type II Fire Management Team has been ordered and will begin transition from the District to the Team today and assume command of the fire tomorrow
- 3 Rivers Prescribed Burns (Prescribed Fire)
We are just completing three days of burning up Deadman Creek Drainage in the Deadman Timber Sale area. The last three days we've had great burning conditions and completed 122 acres across some challenging terrain.If favorable weather conditions persist through the weekend we may burn more units up Cottonwood Creek Drainage southeast of
- Townsend Prescribed Burns (Prescribed Fire)
Townsend Ranger District Prescribed BurnsThroughout the spring and early summer, the Townsend Ranger District of the Helena National Forest plans to implement prescribed burn projects in the Big Belt Mountains and Elkhorn Mountains as long as weather, fuel moisture and smoke dispersal conditions are met. Both planned prescribed burns are part of vegetation and fuels reduction projects on the District. Along with these burns, a few scattered slash piles created by firewood gathering activities throughout the District may be burned this spring. These slash piles are mostly adjacent to main roadways. Deep Creek prescribed burnsThere is one 40-acre unit, which is part of the Deep Creek Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project, and supports the stated purpose and need of the project: To provide better protection of values related to private land, public infrastructure, wildlife habitat and native ecosystems at risk to high-intensity wildfire.Crow Creek prescribed burnsThere are four units...
- Bear Mountain Understory Burn (Prescribed Fire)
Bear Mountain Underburn, Groveland Ranger DistrictGeneral and Specific Location: Located approximately 22 miles east of Groveland, along Forest Road 1S03, in the vicinity of Ackerson and Bear Mountain, Range 19E, Township 1S.Project DurationIgnition of the prescribed burn is expected to begin May 16, 2012, with control burning to continue over the next 4 to 6 days. Burning is contingent on weather, fuel moisture, and air quality. All burning is monitored and conducted in accordance with state and county air quality guidelines. And closely coordinated with local county air quality control districts.Planned Size of Prescribed BurnA total of 212 acres are to be treated with low-intensity fire, with planned ignition on approximately 60 acres daily. Size of burn may vary with weather and fuel moisture conditions, as well as permissible air quality burn days.Burn Project ObjectivesReduced the buildup of flammable forest fuels, both ground fuels and ladder fuels; reduce the threat of...
- Shasta-Trinity N. F. Prescribed (Prescribed Fire)
The Shasta-Trinity National Forest is implementing its spring prescribed burning program. Updates will be available under this incident as implementation continues. The forest consists of 7 ranger districts and one national recreation area that fall under 4 management units.South Fork Management Unit: Yolla Bolla Ranger District and Hayfork Ranger District (abbreviated as SFMU)Trinity River Management Unit: Big Bar Ranger District and Weaverville Ranger District (abbreviated as TRMU)Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area and Shasta Lake Ranger District (abbreviated as NRA and SLRD)Shasta McCloud Managment Unit: Mt. Shasta Ranger District and McCloud Ranger District (abbreviated as SMMU)Currently, burning is occurring on all four management units. Locations for all burning projects on all units are noted under "News".Please check back for new information as we continue our prescribed burning program. Burning locations and specific contacts will be posted under "Announcements". Maps...
- Upper River Burning - Central Zone (Prescribed Fire)
Upper River Burning Project, 2012The Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests plans to burn up to 5,300 acres during Spring (April-June) and Fall (September-October) 2012 if the desired weather, soil moisture, and smoke dispersal conditions occur. Units will be ignited using field crews and helicopters. Ignitions may take two to five days per unit and smoke may be noticeable for several days afterwards. The Forest Service will monitor the burns until they are completely out. Ignitions will cease if burning conditions become undesirable or if management objectives are not being met.Project ObjectivesReduce fuels at both the stand and landscape scales to facilitate management of future fire for resource benefit while reducing the risk of wildfire spreading to populated areas across the Clark Fork Divide.Maintain and improve the quality, quantity, and distribution of big game browse.LocationsAlden, Blacktail, Cinnamon, Cub, Elk, Jordan, Sheep Run,...
- Blue Alder - Central Zone (Prescribed Fire)
Blue Alder Prescribed Fire Project, 2012The Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests plans to burn up to 800 acres beginning Spring 2012 (April-June) and continuing in Fall 2012 (September-October) if the desired weather, soil moisture, and smoke dispersal conditions are met. Smoke may be visible in the area for several days after the burning phase of the prescribed fire is completed. The Forest Service will monitor the fires until they are completely out. Ignition of the prescribed fires will cease if there is a change in burning conditions or if management objectives are not being met.Primary Project Objectives- Reduce fuels in the wildland-urban interface- Establish and maintain long-lived early seral species and resilient forest structure- Maintain and improve dry-site wildlife habitat and big-gameProject LocationsThe prescribed fire units are located in the Blue Creek, Wolf Lodge Creek, and Rutherford Gulch drainages. Burn units are 2-5...
- Stag Fire (Wildfire)
For Immediate Release Contact: Ashland Ranger District, 406-784-2344Kim Frasier, 406-740-1594 Date: May 16, 2012 Stag Fire Daily Update Start date: May 13, 2012 Cause: Unknown, fire start is under investigation. Special Note: Timber Creek prescribed fire was conducted approximately 12 miles distant to the Stag Fire.The Timber Creek prescribed burn did not start the Stag Fire.Location: Ashland Ranger District: T6S, R45E, Section 13Current Size: Approximately 1230 acres Containment: 70%, Estimated full containment - End of Shift 5/16/12Resources Assigned: 8 engines, 1 dozer, 1 helicopter, 1 water tender. Closures: No closures in effectCurrent Status: The Stag Fire started on May 13, 2012 and is burning within the former Stag Fire from the summer of 2000. The fire is currently burning in remaining dead and down fuels from the former 2000 fire and in grass, between First Creek and Stag Creek. The fire is burning at low intensity and cleaning up this remaining fuel from the previous...
- Irish Understory Burn (Prescribed Fire)
Irish Understory Prescribed Burn, Calaveras Ranger District -SEE ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE LATEST INFORMATIONLocated approximately 0.5 to 1.0 miles north of the town of White Pines, along Summit Level Road and between Forest Roads 5N56 and 5N52, at specific geographic location: Township 5N, Range 15E, Sections 17 through 20. Smoke maybe visible from Highway 4, with some down canyon drift smoke visible in the evening and early morning. Ignition of the prescribed burn is planned for April 30, 2012, with ignitions to continue over the next 1-2 weeks. Burning is contingent on weather, fuel moisture and air quality guidelines with and closely coordinate with local county air quality control districts. A total of 465 acres is to be treated with low intensity fire, with planned ignition of approximately 50-100 acres daily. Size of burn may vary with weather and fuel conditions, as well as permissible air quality burn days. Type of Prescribed Burn: Broadcast UnderburnBurn Project...
- Lateral West (Wildfire)
The Lateral West Fire in the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge was started by a several day old lightning strike in the refuge interior. The fire was reported to the refuge on the evening of August 4, 2011. The Great Dismal Swamp is southeast of Suffolk, Virginia. The Lateral West Fire is burning in the fire scar of the 2008 South One Wildfire. Ample regrowth of brush and grasses since the 2008 fire, along with large amounts of dead and downed trees have fueled this fire. The fire is now reduced to two slightly elevated areas of smoldering peat. Both areas are surrounded by floodwater from an accumulation of precipitation and from the high volume pumping operation. Refuge firefighters continue to monitor the fire and the pumping operation. For media fire information, please call
- Darby & Stevensville, MT Prescribed (Prescribed Fire)
Burning Planned Today, May 14, 2012Fire crews will be conducting a 31-acre prescribed burn on the Stevensville Ranger District this afternoon near the Bear Creek Area off Forest road #1327. Smoke will likely be visible near Stevensville and from Highway 93 and will likely remain over the fire area for several days. The Forest Service will monitor the fire until it is completely out. Ignition of the fire will cease if there is a change in burning conditions or if management objectives are not met. Prescribed fires have several benefits including improving forest health, wildlife habitat for deer and elk forage, and reducing the potential for high intensity wildfires later this summer. Check the information on this site for a map of burn locations, closure information and fire photos. Darby and Stevensville Ranger District Prescribed Burns Throughout the the spring and early summer, the Darby and Stevenvsille Ranger District(s) of the Bitterroot National Forest plan to implement...
- Honey Prairie Complex (Wildfire)
HONEY PRAIRIE FIRE DECLARED OUTLast week was the final test to see if there was any life remaining in the Honey Prairie Fire. Water levels have risen in the swamp with the Jones Island weather station receiving 1.39" of precipitation in January, 5.15" in February, and 6.41" in March. Even so, the Georgia Forestry Commission Fire danger ratings ranged from high to very high for the fire area throughout the last week. Data from the Jones Island weather station indicated that relative humidity reached a low of 16%. The average wind speed was 4 mph with the highest gust reaching 19 mph. These were prime conditions for the Honey Prairie Fire to flare up if it had any heat left. Fire Management Officer Mike Housh declared the Honey Prairie Fire out on April 16, 2012. The lightning ignited Honey Prairie Fire burned about 309,200 acres (483 square miles) since April 28, 2011.Thousands of firefighters, refuge neighbors and businesses contributed to the safe suppression of this fire. At the...
- Bethlehem Wildlife Burn (Prescribed Fire)
The Bethlehem Wildlife Burn covers 110 acres 14 miles north of the Bonners Ferry on the Bonners Ferry Ranger District. The goal of the burn is to revitalize decadant brush fields and limit lodgepole pine encroachment. The area will be ignited by hand ignition during Spring or Fall 2012 if the desired weather, soil moisture, and smoke dispersal conditions are met. Smoke may be visible in the area for several days after the burning phase of the prescribed fire is completed. The Forest Service will monitor the fires until they are completely out. Ignition of the prescribed fires will cease if there is a change in burning conditions or if management objectives are not being met.Goals- Restore vigor and composition of historic brushfield creating wildlife browse.- Draw animals away from the Highway 95 corridor.- Reduce dense fuels so that there is less risk to life, property and natural resources.- Increase the proportion of fire resilient species so stands are healthier with less fire...
- Helena Prescribed Burns (Prescribed Fire)
Helena Ranger District Prescribed BurnsThroughout the spring and early summer, the Helena Ranger District of the Helena National Forest plans to implement several prescribed burn projects in the Helena area as long as weather, fuel moisture and smoke dispersal conditions are met. The planned prescribed burns are part of vegetation and fuels reduction projects on the District. Along with these burns, some slash piles in the Cromwell-Dixon campground and North Elkhorns area, which were created by recent hazard tree removal activities, will be burned as conditions allow. A few other scattered slash piles created by firewood gathering activities throughout the District could also be burned this spring. These piles are mostly adjacent to main roadways. Jimtown prescribed burnsThree units totaling 324 acres, along with various handpiles, are planned to be burned as conditions allow, this spring or summer. All of the prescribed burns are part of the Jimtown hazardous Fuels Project, and are...
- Borderline Stew - North Zone (Prescribed Fire)
Borderline Stew Prescribed Fire Project, 2012The Bonners Ferry Ranger District of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests plans to burn up to 224 acres during Spring and Fall 2012 if the desired weather, soil moisture, and smoke dispersal conditions are met. Smoke may be visible in the area for several days after the burning phase of the prescribed fire is completed. The Forest Service will monitor the fires until they are completely out. Ignition of the prescribed fires will cease if there is a change in burning conditions or if management objectives are not being met. Goals- Restore vigor and composition of historic open stands of large-diameter western larch and white pine.- Reduce dense fuels so that there is less risk to life, property and natural resources.- Increase the proportion of fire resilient species so stands are healthier with less fire risk.- Creating a mosaic of healthy stands that vary in age, height and patch size to help disrupt the spread of wildfire.Location An area...
- School Canyon Fire (Wildfire)
Entire fire area received significant precipitation May
- Green Incident (Wildfire)
May 10, 2012 - The Green Incident is in patrol status. No further updates will be
- Republic Ranger District Prescribed Burn (Prescribed Fire)
Yesterday (5/9/2012), fire crews succesffully burned a 31 acre unit in the Swan Song timber sale. Today, the crew will go after another 31 acre unit. We will be creating some planting sites by reducing competing vegetation within the
- Raccoon East (Prescribed Fire)
Big Cypress National Preserve Fire Management will be conducting a prescribed burn on Thursday, May 10, 2012. The burn will take place north of Raccoon Point, along the Preserve's east boundary.
- Tusayan Ranger Dist Projects (Prescribed Fire)
This site will be updated as prescribed burning is conducted on the Tusayan Ranger District of the Kaibab National Forest.
- Rock 96.9 (Prescribed Fire)
On Wednesday, May 9, 2012, Big Cypress National Preserve Fire Management will be conducting a prescribed burn in the Raccoon Point Unit. The burn will follow up a treatment, conducted in February of 2012, to secure nesting trees for a colony of red-cockaded woodpeckers.
- Raccoon 11 (Prescribed Fire)
On Wednesday, May 9, 2012, a prescribed burn will take place in Big Cypress National Preserve. The estimated 210 acre burn will be conducted in the Raccoon Point Fire Management Unit, in an area focused on a long term fire ecology study.
- West Fork, MT Prescribed (Prescribed Fire)
Burning Planned Today and Tomorrow, May 8th & 9th, 2012Fire crews will be conducting a prescribed burn in School Point Delta (weather permitting) today and tomorrow, May 8th and 9th, up the West Fork directly west of the WF Ranger Station near Halford and Boulder Creeks. Crews are planning to ignite 64 acres today and 103 acres tomorrow of the total 337 acres in this unit. Smoke from these fires will likely be visible on the West Fork Highway near burn locations. Prescribed fires have many benefits including improving forest health, wildlife habit for deer and elk forage, and reducing the potential for high intensity wildfires later this summer. Check the information on this site for a map of burn locations, closure information and fire area photos. West Fork Ranger District Spring RxThe West Fork Ranger District of the Bitterroot National Forest plans to implement prescribed fire projects during the spring and early summer of 2012 depending on weather conditions, fuel moistures and...
- Apache Pass (Wildfire)
APACHE PASS FIRE May 3, 2012 Location: · Southeastern Arizona, north of Fort Bowie National Historic Site along Apache Pass Road· BLM public land, Arizona State Trust land, private land, National Park Service land
- Telegraph Fire (Wildfire)
The Telegraph Fire was reported Wednesday May, 2 2012, at 1:48 pm and was located 2 miles south of Picket Post Mountain near Superior.The final size of the fire was 208 acres.
- Spring Mountain (Wildfire)
The Spring Mountain Fire is 10,576 acres and 100 percent contained.
- Livermore Ranch (Wildfire)
The Livermore Ranch Fire in Jeff Davis County is 13,541 acres and 100 percent contained. Also part of the Livermore Ranch Complex is the Spring Mountain Fire, which is 10,576 acres and 100 percent contained.
- Little Mack Lake Fire (Wildfire)
The Little Mack Lake Fire was detected on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 and quickly grew to 800 acres in size. Fire growth was aided by extremely low humidity and very dry fuels. Crews were able to achieve 100% containment by Thursday morning, April 26th. Weather conditions changed to a wetter and cooler pattern on Monday, April 30 and risk of fire spread has diminished. Crews are patrolling the fire and making sure it stays within containment lines. The fire is located in Mentor Township in Oscoda County, Michigan just north and northwest of Mack Lake. Paul Kollmeyer's Eastern Type 2 Team took over command of the fire on Thursday evening April 26th and transitioned to a Type 3 organization on Monday, April 30th at 8:00
- Kennedy Community School Prescribed Fire (Prescribed Fire)
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, in close collaboration with St. Cloud Area School District 742, conducted a Prescribed Fire yesterday, April 26, 2012, on a 46-acre parcel of restored prairie adjacent to the Kennedy Community School near St. Joseph, MN. The U.S. Green Building Council has awarded a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Schools (LEED) certification at the GOLD level to the Kennedy Community School for, among other innovations, use of native vegetation. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service's Minnesota Private Lands Office in Waite Park had entered into an arrangement with the school to restore the adjacent landscape to native prairie. For on-going prairie management, reintroduction of fire to the vegetation will be an important component, becoming part of a natural cycle as this piece of Minnesota's historic landscape is restored. The primary goal of this first prescribed fire was to re-introduce fire to improve prairie restoration and at the same time reduce...
- Deadman (Wildfire)
The Deadman fire is located approximately 8 miles east of Arco, Idaho (T4N R28E Sec. 20) on BLM lands. The fire was reported April 22. And was determined to be controlled and out on 4/25/12. Initial response was supported from both BLM and Idaho National Laboratory firefighters to initiate suppression actions. The fire is believed to have been started by lightning. No further
- County Line Fire (Wildfire)
Current Status -Management of the County Line Fire was delegated to the Southern Area Type 2 Incident Management Team led by Incident Commander Michael Dueitt on Tuesday, April 10. -Wednesday and Thursdays' fire behavior conditions proved beneficial to the strategic burning operations that were carried out on those nights. Fire activity on the interior of the burn area pulled control line fire inward and helped create a wider control line. -Today's operations were focusing on cleaning up unburned fuels on the inside of the control lines. The initial goal was to have a 50 foot wide fuel free zone on the inside of our control lines, eventually expanding the zone to 200 feet. Additional safety concerns included sand roads, burned-out stumps, snags, and under-burned trees. Primarily because the winds had died down, fire activity continued to be mostly in the interior portions of the fire. This allowed firefighters to focus their efforts on strengthening and widening the...
- Camp Fire (Wildfire)
The Camp Fire was reported at 1546 hrs. April 24, 2012. It was burning on the Cave Creek Ranger District 6 miles west of Bartlett Lake, east of Camp Creek Wash and south of the Bartlett Lake Rd.The Fire is estimated at 200 acres.Crews contained the fire yesterday evening and worked on mop-up operations.Fire personnel are on standby this morning due to weather, and will return to patrol the fireline this
- Sula, MT Prescribed (Prescribed Fire)
Sula Ranger District Spring Rx The Sula Ranger District of the Bitterroot National Forest plans to implement prescribed fire projects during the spring and early summer of 2012 depending on weather conditions, fuel moistures and smoke dispersal. The planned projects are on the East Fork of the Bitterroot River, east of the town of Sula, MT. Smoke may be visible in the area for several days after the burn is completed. The Forest Service will monitor the fires until they are completely out. Ignition of the fire will cease if there is a change in burning conditions or if management objectives are not met. Planned Rx ProjectsMiddle East Fork #47 - (225 acres): MEF #47 is located approximately 7 air miles to the east of Sula, MT, north of the East Fork Bitterroot River, between Guide Creek (FSR 311) to the east and Jakes Draw to the west. Kerleebert 10a - (27 acres), 10b - (57 acres) and 19 - (20 acres): KB 10a, 10b and 19 are located approximately 9 air miles east of Sula, MT, north of...
- Pend Oreille Valley (Prescribed Fire)
Prescribed burn season may finally be getting underway in the Pend Oreille Valley! Road access is opening up a bit; and after a review of the extended forecast, we feel that we may be entering a burn window as early as Monday morning (4/23). This being said, conditions may still be a little on the wet end due to the almost record-setting moisture received this spring. We have put in requests for Blue Ruby (located near Blue Slide) and No Name Peak (located north of Newport on the East side of the Pend Oreille River). If you have any questions, feel free to give me a call.
- Easter Complex (Wildfire)
Over the Easter weekend, the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, due to extremely dry fuels, warm temperatures, low relative humidity and windy conditions, experienced a number of widely scattered fires in rough terrain with poor access. These fires spread quickly, and despite intense, coordinated Initial Attack efforts by local U.S. Forest Service, Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF), and multiple volunteer fire departments, local fire suppression resources were overwhelmed and exhausted. After a thorough analysis, a local decision was made to request a Type I Incident Management Team (IMT) to provide overall support and coordination to the fire fighting effort. On Wednesday, April 11, the Southern Area Type I Blue Team was delegated command of five fires that make up the Easter Complex: Barbours Creek Fire (Craig and Alleghany Counties), Wolf Gap Fire (Hardy Co., WV and Shenandoah Co., VA), Alleghany Tunnels Fire (Alleghany Co.), Rich Hole Fire (Alleghany and...
- Stampede Prescribed Burn (Prescribed Fire)
Stampede Precribed Fire Project, 2012The Bonners Ferry Ranger District of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests plans to burn up to 159 acres during Spring and Fall 2012 if the desired weather, soil moisture, and smoke dispersal conditions are met. Smoke may be visible in the area for several days after the burning phase of the prescribed fire is completed. The Forest Service will monitor the fires until they are completely out. Ignition of the prescribed fires will cease if there is a change in burning conditions or if management objectives are not being met. Goals- Restore vigor and composition of historic open stands of large-diameter western larch and ponderosa pine.- Reduce dense fuels so that there is less risk to life, property and natural resources.- Increase the proportion of fire resilient species so stands are healthier with less fire risk.- Creating a mosaic of healthy stands that vary in age, height and patch size to help disrupt the spread of wildfire.Location An area...
- Shipwreck (Wildfire)
Page County, near Shenandoah, VA, 5 or 6 brush fires reported (some on USFS land) starting at 3:04 PM Sunday . Initially the fire was threatening about 10 to 15 homes, voluntary evacuations but fire is no longer threatening structures, homeowners returned home.
- Prospect - North Zone (Prescribed Fire)
Incident OverviewThe Sandpoint Ranger District of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests plans to burn approximately 37 acres during the Spring or Fall of 2012 depending of weather, soil moisture, and smoke dispersal. Smoke may be visible in the area for several days after the burn is completed. The Forest Service will monitor the fires until they are completely out. Ignition of the fire will cease if there is a change in buning considerations or if management objectives are not met.GoalsTo restore desired forest cover, structure, pattern, and species composition across the landscape where they are outside natural or accepted ranges.To provide for wildlife habitat diversity.To restore fire as an ecological process.LocationThis prescribed fire is located within the West Gold Creek drainage approximately 5 miles southest of Bayview Idaho on the southern end of Lake Pend Oreille.Burn Area SafetyIf you live, recreate, or hunt near the aforementioned areas visit www.inciweb.org for...
- Kalispell Island - North Zone (Prescribed Fire)
The Priest Lake Ranger District will be cleaning up any winter damage on Kalispell Island and buring handpiles this spring. The small piles will scattered along the island trail and near the campgrounds.
- Gold Crown - North Zone (Prescribed Fire)
Incident OverviewThe Sandpoint Ranger District of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests plans to burn approximately 34 acres during the Spring or Fall of 2012 depending of weather, soil moisture, and smoke dispersal. Smoke may be visible in the area for several days after the burn is completed. The Forest Service will monitor the fires until they are completely out. Ignition of the fire will cease if there is a change in buning considerations or if management objectives are not met. Goals - To reduce wildland fuels.- To improve the health and resilience of the residual forest stands.- To enhance the effectiveness of future fire suppression tactics in the area. Location This prescribed fire is located in the goldhill area 1 mile southeast of Sandpoint. Burn Area Safety If you live, recreate, or hunt near the aforementioned areas visit www.inciweb.org for information about the project, schedule, and specific locations. You are responsible for understanding your location relative to the...
- South Grouse - North Zone (Prescribed Fire)
Incident OverviewThe Sandpoint Ranger District of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests plans to burn approximately 57 acres during the Spring of 2012 depending of weather, soil moisture, and smoke dispersal. Smoke may be visible in the area for several days after the burn is completed. The Forest Service will monitor the fires until they are completely out. Ignition of the fire will cease if there is a change in buning considerations or if management objectives are not met. Goals This is a Hazardous Fuels Reduction project with the purpose of reducing fuels in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) to improve the ability to suppress unwanted fires. Location This prescribed fire is located in the Grouse Mountain area five miles southeast of Sagle Idaho. Burn Area Safety If you live, recreate, or hunt near the aforementioned areas visit www.inciweb.org for information about the project, schedule, and specific locations. You are responsible for understanding your location relative to the...
- Wrenco - North Zone (Prescribed Fire)
The Sandpoint Ranger District of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests plans to burn approximately 25 acres during the Spring of 2012 depending of weather, soil moisture, and smoke dispersal. Smoke may be visible in the area for several days after the burn is completed. The Forest Service will monitor the fires until they are completely out. Ignition of the fire will cease if there is a change in buning considerations or if management objectives are not met. Goals Maintain and improve the health and vigor of the residual stands and promote desired species.Reduce the fuel risk on National Forest lands and provide site prep for areas to be replanted with the desired species. Location This prescribed fire is located within the Johnson Creek drainage approximately 8 miles west of Sandpoint. Burn Area Safety If you live, recreate, or hunt near the aforementioned areas visit www.inciweb.org for information about the project, schedule, and specific locations. You are responsible for...
- West Gold - North Zone (Prescribed Fire)
Incident OverviewThe Sandpoint Ranger District of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests plans to burn approximately 250 acres during the Spring or Fall of 2012 depending of weather, soil moisture, and smoke dispersal. Smoke may be visible in the area for several days after the burn is completed. The Forest Service will monitor the fires until they are completely out. Ignition of the fire will cease if there is a change in buning considerations or if management objectives are not met. Goals This is a restoration project with the objective of maintaining and improving the health and vigor of the residual stand composition. Wildlife habitat will also be enhanced.Location This prescribed fire is located within the West Gold Creek drainage approximately 4 miles southeast of Bayview Idaho on the southern end of Lake Pend Oreille.. Burn Area Safety If you live, recreate, or hunt near the aforementioned areas visit www.inciweb.org for information about the project, schedule, and specific...
- Flat Nowhere - Central Zone (Prescribed Fire)
Flat Nowhere Prescribed Fire Project, 2012The Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests plans to burn up to 138 acres during Spring and Fall 2012 if the desired weather, soil moisture, and smoke dispersal conditions are met. Smoke may be visible in the area for several days after the burning phase of the prescribed fire is completed. The Forest Service will monitor the fires until they are completely out. Ignition of the prescribed fires will cease if there is a change in burning conditions or if management objectives are not being met. Goals- Reduce the risk of wildfire damage- Increase the quality of big-game forage by regenerating shrubs and grasses- Improve forest health by descreasing the threat of insects and diseaseLocation Within the North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River Corridor along Brett Creek.Burn Area Safety If you live, recreate, or hunt near the aforementioned areas visit www.inciweb.org for information about the project,...