Where are the fires burning in Idaho?

Where are the fires burning in Idaho?

Salmon-Challis National Forest
BOISE, Idaho — A wildfire burning in the central Idaho wilderness ignited nearly three weeks ago by lightning continues to grow in size. The Boundary Fire has charred about 1,500 acres in the Salmon-Challis National Forest.

Where is the Jumbo fire in Idaho?

The Dixie and Jumbo fires are located approximately 40 miles southeast of Grangeville and 15 miles south of Elk City, Idaho near the communities of Comstock and Dixie. The Dixie Fire was started by lightning on July 5, 2021 and the Jumbo Fire was started by lightning on July 6, 2021.

What are the wildfires in Idaho?

Where: Approximately 40 miles southeast of Grangeville and 15 miles south of Elk City, Idaho, near the communities of Comstock and Dixie. Size: 43,430 acres 63% contained (Dixie Fire); 2,710 acres 46% contained (Jumbo Fire). Estimated containment date: Saturday Oct. 30, 2021 approx.

Where are the fires in Idaho and Montana?

MODIS also detected fire north of Flathead Lake in northwestern Montana, as well as fires in central and southeastern Idaho. Along the border between Idaho and Montana, in the dark green forests of the Sawtooth and Bitteroot mountain ranges, brown-colored burn scars reveal the location of last year’s extensive fires.

Where is the Dixie Jumbo fire?

Are there fires near Kooskia Idaho?

Both fires are located east of Kooskia, Idaho, along the middle fork of the Clearwater River south of U.S. Highway 12 on the Idaho Department of Lands Maggie Creek & Clearwater Forest Protective District. The Too Kush 2 Fire is burning in grass and timber. Some structures remain threatened.

What fires are burning near Coeur D Alene Idaho?

Character Complex, burning nearly 5,800 acres in two fires: the Deceitful Fire (about 3 miles north of Kellogg, Idaho and one mile south of the North Fork Coeur d’Alene River) and the Prichard Fire (about one mile from Eagle, Idaho)

How big is the fire in Dixie Idaho?

Dixie Fire – The Dixie Fire increased 244 acres yesterday, for a total of 39,869 acres. The fire is growing to the south along the Salmon River and it’s expected to reach Tepee and Jersey Creek in the next couple of days. The fire is at 18 percent containment.

Why is it called Dixie Fire?

The Dixie Fire was an enormous wildfire in Butte, Plumas, Lassen, Shasta, and Tehama Counties, California. It is named after Dixie Road, near where the fire started in Butte County.

What is BLM land in Idaho?

The BLM manages nearly 12 million acres of public lands in Idaho, representing nearly one-fourth of the state’s total land area, for multiple uses. Through balanced management, we sustain the health, diversity and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

Where is the Cherry Hill fire?

CHERRY HILL, New Jersey (WPVI) — Firefighters battled a multi-alarm fire in Cherry Hill, New Jersey Friday morning. It happened along the 400 block of East Evesham Road around 10:50 a.m. Firefighters arrived on the scene to flames and smoke showing from a commercial building.