Pioneer Fire Update for Wednesday, August 31

Acres:  157,393                  Containment:  58%               Personnel:  1,105

Resources assigned includes:  21 crews, 9 helicopters, 44 engines, 4 dozers, 24 water tenders and 3 masticators

BOISE, August 31, 2016 - The fire continues advancing to the north and northeast, growing by 16,613 acres. The northern flank of the fire is in the Scott Creek and north of the Whitehawk Mountain area. The fire has reached old fire scars to the northeast near the Red Mountain area, and it is expected to slow. Fire activity continued to burn late into the evening due to low relative humidity. Firefighters in the Deadwood and Bear Valley area are looking for opportunities to construct containment lines and limit additional growth. Crews in the Archie Mountain area made good progress yesterday and continue to work on hot spots near the containment line. The Charlotte Gulch area is also being worked on by crews, who are making good progress.

The inversion yesterday held heavy smoke in the valleys and river drainages longer than previous days. Smoke from the fire will continue to impact the communities of Garden Valley, Lowman and Stanley and the surrounding areas. Air quality is being monitored, and the daily outlook for the region is published online at:  idsmoke.blogspot.com.

Today is another Red Flag warning day. Burning conditions will be similar to yesterday. Forecasters expect a weak cold front over the fire Thursday and Friday, which will bring cooler temperatures and higher humidity.

All current evacuation levels remain in place. A Level 2 evacuation designation is still in effect for the summer homes located in the Long Creek area along Forest Road 582 (Bear Valley). A Level 1 designation remains in effect for all of the properties in Pioneerville, as well as those in the Lowman area. Level 1 is also in place for homes located in the South Fork Road area, east of Grimes Creek and along the South Fork Payette River.

A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in place over the fire area. Private and commercial aircraft as well as privately owned drones are prohibited from entering the restricted air space. Fire suppression aircraft may be grounded if unauthorized aircraft or drones are observed in the air space. The closure may be reviewed at:

Temporary Flight Restriction- Pioneer Fire:  http://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_6_3189.html

A Pioneer Fire Information community meeting is scheduled tonight, Wednesday, August 31, from 7-8 p.m. at the Lowman EMS building.

DETAILS — The Pioneer Fire Area Closure is expected to expand up to the 579 road and updates can be found at fs.usda.gov/alerts/boise/alerts-notices and information at inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4866.  Information is also available at facebook.com/Pioneer-Fire-682201165260518 or email questions to pioneerfire2016@gmail.com. 

HUNT INFORMATION - https://idfg.idaho.gov/blog/2016/08/get-current-fire-information-here

FIRE RESTRICTIONS — Please check fire restrictions at idahofireinfo.com

Local and Federal Resources Respond to new Fire Start North of Shoshone

SHOSHONE, ID - The Twin Falls District Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Shoshone Rural Fire Department (RFD), and the U.S. Forest Service responded to a new wildfire start this morning, one mile north of Shoshone.

The Transfer fire started around 10:30 a.m. near the Shoshone Transfer Station.  Resources from the Shoshone RFD,  six engines, one water tender, one dozer, one air attack, one Single Engine Air Tanker (SEAT), two air tankers, and three overhead from the BLM and Forest Service responded to the blaze.

Due to the proximity to the BLM Shoshone Fire Yard, fire fighters were able to respond quickly to the fire, which has burned about 10 acres at this time. The estimated containment has been set for 6:00 p.m. this evening, with an estimated control of 8:00 p.m. The exact cause of the fire is under investigation, but has been determined to be human.

For more information on the Transfer Fire contact: Kelsey Brizendine 208.732.7315. Follow us on Twitter at BLMIdahoFire #TFDFire. 

Monday, August 31, 2016

Description of Air Quality Event:

Due to wildfire smoke from regional wildfires, an Air Quality Advisory has been issued for the eastern half of the Nez Perce Reservation.  Wildfire smoke may continue to move in and out of the area during the day and overnight. 

Affected Areas:      

The eastern half of the Nez Perce Reservation including the communities of Kooskia, Kamiah, Orofino, and Nezperce. 

Air Quality Index (AQI) Category:

Although air quality is currently in the “Moderate” category of the Air Quality Index, local air quality may improve and worsen as smoke moves in and out of communities. Some areas may be more impacted than others, so please take appropriate precautions.  For AQI health-related information, visit www.airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=aqibasics.aqi.

Restrictions:           

No EPA/NPT burn permits will be approved. This action does not apply to

fires set for cultural or traditional purposes (FARR General Rule for Open Burning, Section 49.131).

Next Update:          

These restrictions are in effect through 10:00am Thursday, September 1^st, 2016. Conditions will be reassessed at that time.

Nez Perce Tribe ERWM Air Quality Program

208-843-9381 | 1-800-720-4089

airquality@nezperce.org | www.nezperce.org

08/31/2016 Idaho DEQ Smoke Forecast

Updated 8am MDT Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Valid through Noon MDT Thursday, September 1, 2016

Smoke Outlook

Air quality is forecast to continue to remain in the Good to Moderate air quality category across the state today.  Currently DEQ monitors are elevated to the Moderate Category across the state with areas in the Good Category. Garden Valley is reporting in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Category.  Lowman was in the Very Unhealthy Category for yesterday’s 24 hour AQI, Garden Valley was reading in the high Unhealthy Category for the 24 hour AQI yesterday, and Stanley and Garden City were in the Moderate Category on a 24 hour AQI reading.  Continue to expect higher readings and impacts in the morning before clearing after 1pm.

                                                  

The upper level low pressure system will drop over Vancouver Island today. This will provide for a slight chance of showers over the eastern Central Idaho Mountains and account for strong, afternoon winds across much of Idaho. We should see increased cloud cover over the Central Idaho Mountains and Snake River Plain and slightly cooler temperatures.  For today, surface wind speeds will range from 5-15 mph with higher speeds across the Central Idaho Mountains.  Surface wind direction will be from southwest with locally northwest winds within the Treasure Valley and western Magic Valley.  Expect northwest to southwest winds across northern Idaho.  Mixing heights will range from 2,000-11,000 feet AGL.  Transport wind speed will be between 5-15 mph and be from the southwest with locally northwest winds over the Treasure Valley, western Magic Valley, and the Clearwater drainages of central Idaho.  Ventilation is forecast to be POOR in the morning and GOOD in the afternoon with locally MARGINAL ventilation across much of southwest Idaho.  Expect POOR to locally MARGINAL ventilation across all of northern Idaho outside of Boundary County. Inversions are expected to break between 10am-12noon.

The Pioneer fire will continue to produce smoke as it rapidly grows.  Impacts are expected to be greater in the morning prior to the inversion lift.  Dispersion this afternoon looks to be good and will promote clearing after the inversion lifts around 12noon-1pm today over southern Idaho.  Smoke will push nearly due north into the west-central Mountains today.  The southerly flow pattern will help move smoke out of the Snake River Plain today and looks to shift to the southwest and continue to move smoke from the Pioneer Fire northeast, north of Salmon this morning, but turning more southwest as to impact the Challis/Salmon area this evening.  Smoke looks to push as far north as the Canadian border this afternoon, but looks to remain east of the Continental Divide; however there may be some drainage of this smoke down the mountain valleys into north Idaho.  As smoke moves nearly due north from the Pioneer fire into central Idaho expect it to reach the Salmon River Corridor as well as north to the Idaho County/Clearwater County line.  This smoke will drain down into the Kooskia/Kamiah area to Orofino.  Elsewhere tonight, expect smoke to drain into the Lower Treasure Valley from the west as smoke from fires in Oregon settles with the setting sun. Tomorrow, south-southwest winds will keep smoke out of the Snake River Plain but looks to bring the smoke directly into the Salmon and Challis areas in the afternoon and early evening tomorrow.

DEQ Air Quality Forecast and Cautions:                    

• The Idaho Falls Regional Office has lifted a Stage 1 Air Quality Forecast and Caution for Custer County. 
• The Boise Regional Office has extended a Stage 1 Air Quality Forecast and Caution for Boise County. Valid through Wednesday, August 31^th at 3:00 p.m.
• The Twin Falls Regional Office has lifted a Stage 1 Air Quality Forecast and Caution for Blaine County.

View real time smoke monitoring at:  http://www.airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=topics.smoke_wildfires

View DEQ near-real time monitoring at: http://airquality.deq.idaho.gov/

The USFS installed monitors near Stanley, Idaho, Garden Valley, Idaho and Lowman, Idaho.  Idaho DEQ has installed temporary monitors in Fairfield and Boise (Garden City), Idaho. The information can be found at http://smoke.airfire.org/monitoringReport/#/?date=LATEST&productType=plotTable.

·         Stanley, ID monitor is Stanley-Idaho 75

·         Lowman, ID monitor is Lowman-Jolene Drive

·         Garden Valley, ID monitor is Garden Valley-Babcock Lane

·         Fairfield, ID monitor is Fairfield-Soldier Road

·         Boise, ID monitor is Garden City-Alworth Street

Smoke forecasts are dependent on predicted fire growth and weather.  If conditions change unexpectedly, impacts could occur.  When visibility starts to go below 5 miles, sensitive groups should minimize outdoor activities.  Everyone else should minimize prolonged or physical activity outdoors.  Visit the Idaho Smoke Blog for more information at http://idsmoke.blogspot.com/

Your eyes are your best tools to determine if it’s safe to be outside.  Even if you smell smoke, the air quality may still be good. 

AQI Category	Visibility (miles)
Good	11+
Moderate	6-10
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups	3-5
Unhealthy	1½  -2¾
Very Unhealthy	1-1¼
Hazardous	Less than 1

How to estimate air quality based on visibility for areas without an air quality monitor or airport visibility estimate:

a. Face away from the sun.

b. Determine the limit of your visible range by looking for targets at known distances (miles).

c. Visible range is when an object you can easily see in the distance disappears.

d. Use the visibility values above to determine the local wildfire smoke category.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  30 August 2016          
Contact: Lynn Ballard             (208) 313-7737

EASTERN IDAHO INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER FIRE UPDATE

IDAHO FALLS, ID:   The following weather update comes from the Great Basin Coordinating Center

 *** HIGH RISK for WIND/LOW RH IDAHO WED ***

As low pressure moves into the Pacific NW, along with its cold front...winds will start to pick up ahead of the front across northern Nevada and western Idaho late Tue, spreading to the rest of Idaho and northern Utah Wednesday.  High Risk has been issued for parts of Idaho where winds might be strongest, in areas of existing large fires.  

 

At the same time, scattered showers and some thunderstorms are now expected to form along this front late Wednesday, with the most likely areas being northeast Nevada, eastern Idaho, western Wyoming and far northern Utah. High Risk has been issued for these areas.

Fire resources are currently responding to the Granite Creek Fire in the Antelope Flat area next to the Snake River approximately seven miles northwest of Swan Valley.  This 25-acre fire started on private land.  Eastern Idaho Interagency Fire Center dispatched five engines, a 20-person Type I hand crew and a water tender.

The 1.5-acre Tin Cup Mountain Fire is located approximately eight miles northwest of Freedom, Wyoming or four miles northwest of the Tin Cup Campground on the Soda Springs Ranger District.  This lightning caused fire will be managed by the Caribou-Targhee National Forest to allow fire to play its natural role where appropriate and to reduce heavy dead and down fuel loading.

The following fires that have been previously reported on and are also being managed.  The Carrot and Black fires have updated acreages associated with them today.    

The 343-acre Carrot Fire was detected on August 13, 2016 southeast of Coyote Meadows Trailhead in the Jedediah Smith Wilderness.

The Black Fire was detected on August 19, 2016, approximately 12 miles northwest of Swan Valley, ID.  The fire is approximately 338-acres in size and very visible from Highway 26 as you travel east from Idaho Falls. 

The Big Elk Fire is north of Palisades Reservoir and is approximately 68-acres in size and has not shown any growth in the past few days.

The lightning caused Lanes Creek Fire started on June 30, 2016.  The fire is approximately 150-acres.  Fire is creeping with single and group tree torching.  Fire is currently spreading to the northeast and southeast and spotting into the Lau Creek drainage. Smoke is visible from the Tincup Highway, Lanes Creek Cutoff Road and from the Freedom/Thayne area.

Wildfire updates and fire prevention tips are available on www.IdahoFireInfo.com. 

08/30/2016 Idaho DEQ Smoke Forecast

Updated 8am MDT Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Valid through Noon MDT Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Smoke Outlook

Air quality is forecast to continue to remain in the Good to Moderate air quality category across the state today.  Current elevated DEQ monitors include St. Maries and Boise, which are reading in the Moderate Category.  Salmon is reporting in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Category.  Continue to expect higher readings and impacts in the morning before clearing after 1pm.

                                                  

An upper level low pressure system in the Gulf of Alaska will continue to provide a southwest steering flow for all of Idaho today. This system will remain entrenched for some time -at least through Wednesday- as it sends weak lobes of energy over Idaho through the week. We should see increased cloud cover and slightly cooler temperatures which should help suppress some fire activity.  For today, surface wind speeds will range from 5-15 mph with higher speeds across the Central Idaho Mountains.  Surface wind direction will be from the south-southeast across the Lower and Middle Snake with southwest winds across the Upper Snake.  Expect northwest to southwest winds across northern Idaho.  Mixing heights will range from 2,000-13,000 feet AGL.  Transport wind speed will be between 5-15 mph and be from the southeast-east to southwest.  Ventilation is forecast to be POOR in the morning and GOOD in the afternoon with locally MARGINAL ventilation across much of southwest Idaho.  Expect POOR to locally MARGINAL ventilation across all of northern Idaho outside Shoshone and Benewah Counties. Inversions are expected to break between 10am-1pm.

The Pioneer fire will continue to produce smoke as it grows.  Expect to see impacts across the Upper Snake this morning before clearing to the northeast once the inversion lifts.  This morning, expect to see smoke north of a line running from Terreton to Ashton.  Dispersion this afternoon looks to be good and will promote clearing after the inversion lifts around 12noon-1pm today over southern Idaho.  Smoke will push nearly due north into the west-central Mountains today.  The southerly flow pattern will help move smoke out of the Snake River Plain today but looks to shift to the southwest and continue to move smoke from the Pioneer Fire into the Salmon area via Stanley and Challis.  Expect lofted smoke over the Nez Perce Tribal lands, the Weippe and Camas Prairies.  Smoke looks to push as far north as the southern end of Lake Pend Oreille late this evening.  Elsewhere tonight, expect smoke to drain into the Ketchum area and into the Snake River Plain. Tomorrow, continued south-southwest winds will keep smoke out of the Snake River Plain and the strong southerly component looks to move smoke just north of Salmon, providing some reprieve.

DEQ Air Quality Forecast and Cautions:                 

• The Idaho Falls Regional Office has extended a Stage 1 Air Quality Forecast and Caution for Custer County. Valid through Tuesday, August 30^th at 4:00 p.m.
• The Idaho Falls Regional Office has lifted a Stage 1 Air Quality Forecast and Caution for Teton County.

·         The Boise Regional Office has extended a Stage 1 Air Quality Forecast and Caution for Boise County. Valid through Tuesday, August 30^th at 3:00 p.m.

·         The Twin Falls Regional Office has issued a Stage 1 Air Quality Forecast and Caution for Blaine County. Valid through Tuesday, August 30^th at 1:00 p.m.

View real time smoke monitoring at:  http://www.airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=topics.smoke_wildfires

View DEQ near-real time monitoring at: http://airquality.deq.idaho.gov/

The USFS installed monitors near Stanley, Idaho, Garden Valley, Idaho and Lowman, Idaho.  Idaho DEQ has installed temporary monitors in Fairfield and Boise (Garden City), Idaho. The information can be found at http://smoke.airfire.org/monitoringReport/#/?date=LATEST&productType=plotTable.

·         Stanley, ID monitor is Stanley-Idaho 75

·         Lowman, ID monitor is Lowman-Jolene Drive

·         Garden Valley, ID monitor is Garden Valley-Babcock Lane

·         Fairfield, ID monitor is Fairfield-Soldier Road

·         Boise, ID monitor is Garden City-Alworth Street

Smoke forecasts are dependent on predicted fire growth and weather.  If conditions change unexpectedly, impacts could occur.  When visibility starts to go below 5 miles, sensitive groups should minimize outdoor activities.  Everyone else should minimize prolonged or physical activity outdoors.  Visit the Idaho Smoke Blog for more information at http://idsmoke.blogspot.com/

Your eyes are your best tools to determine if it’s safe to be outside.  Even if you smell smoke, the air quality may still be good. 

AQI Category	Visibility (miles)
Good	11+
Moderate	6-10
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups	3-5
Unhealthy	1½  -2¾
Very Unhealthy	1-1¼
Hazardous	Less than 1

How to estimate air quality based on visibility for areas without an air quality monitor or airport visibility estimate:

a. Face away from the sun.

b. Determine the limit of your visible range by looking for targets at known distances (miles).

c. Visible range is when an object you can easily see in the distance disappears.

d. Use the visibility values above to determine the local wildfire smoke category.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  29 August 2016          

Contact: Lynn Ballard              (208) 313-7737

EASTERN IDAHO INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER FIRE UPDATE

IDAHO FALLS, ID:  As was reported in the last update the Caribou-Targhee National Forest’s Henrys Creek Fire Emergency Area, Road and Trail Closure put in effect on 25 August, 2016 was rescinded this morning at 6 AM.  This was only for the Caribou-Targhee National Forest closure order.  Other orders in place through Bonneville County or other land management agencies are still in effect.

No new activity has been reported within the dispatch area today.  The following are the fires that have been previously reported on.   

The 265-acre Toponce Fire is now 100% contained.  There is one engine assigned.

The Carrot Fire was detected on August 13, 2016 southeast of Coyote Meadows Trailhead in the Jedediah Smith Wilderness.  This 284-acre fire is being managed for resource benefit.  Fire managers are using masticators along the Jackpine-Pinochle Loop and South Jackpine roads to widen vegetation clearance along the road as a contingency that would limit any spread toward the west and southwest should the fire unexpectedly in that direction.

The Black Fire was detected on August 19, 2016, approximately 12 miles northwest of Swan Valley, ID.  The fire is approximately 280-acres in size and very visible from Highway 26.  As a contingency fire fighters are widening vegetation clearances along the South fork Road and along the South Fork Rim Trail.

Black Fire 8/29/16

Black Fire 8/29/16

 

The Big Elk Fire is north of Palisades Reservoir and is approximately 68-acres in size and has not shown any growth in the past few days.  Fire fighters will continue to monitor fire activity.

The lightning caused Lanes Creek Fire started on June 30, 2016.  The fire is approximately 150-acres.  Fire is creeping with single and group tree torching.  Fire is currently spreading to the northeast and southeast and spotting into the Lau Creek drainage. Smoke is visible from the Tincup Highway, Lanes Creek Cutoff Road and from the Freedom/Thayne area.

Wildfire updates and fire prevention tips are available on www.IdahoFireInfo.com. 

Nez Perce-Clearwater NFs Fire Update - August 26, 2016

Kamiah, Idaho (August 26, 2016) - Minimal fire activity was observed during the week on all fires located in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness and on the North Fork Ranger District being managed for resource benefits.  Increased winds are expected in the area Saturday, August 27, and there is a potential for an increase in fire activity.  Visitors are encouraged to contact the local districts for current fire information. During active burn periods, smoke is visible in many locations.  Fire managers are working with air quality specialists to monitor smoke and potential impacts to communities.  Smoke will continue to be seen intermittently as fire activity increases, weather systems pass through, and changes in temperature occur.  Current fire status of fires that are being managed for resource benefits greater than 5 acres: Lochsa/Powell Ranger District - Cedar - July 17, 2016, lightning-caused fire, burning in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness is 3,682 acres.  Following Sunday and Monday’s wind event, fire activity has once again become minimal.  Limited fire activity has been reported during recent flights to monitor the fire.  Fire activity continues to be observed on exposed southwest slopes in the Cedar Creek drainage and ridgetops within Lodgepole Pine stands. The fire is close to the intersection of FS road 358 and 360.  FS road 358 remains closed for public health and safety due to wildfire.  Other closures include  Forest Service trail #30 (in its entirety), trail #45 (from the trailhead at the junction of road #358 to the junction of trail #30) and Forest Service trail #6, Cedar Ridge.  Fire and closure information will be posted on InciWeb at http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4874/, the Lolo Pass Visitor Center, Savage Pass, Elk Summit, the junction of the Forest Service road 358 and Forest Service road 360 and on the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests website. For more information, please call (208) 942-3113. Lookout Creek - The fire was reported on August 12, and is located 5.5 miles southwest of Cayuse landing strip.  The fire is located in steep rocky terrain, estimated to be 25 acres, and is burning in Douglas-fir, grass and sedge with low brush.  Fire activity and smoke observed during recent burn periods has been minimal.  The fire is somewhat sheltered by rocky ridge lines and bordered by a drainage to the south with a high moisture content. Moose Creek Ranger District - Moose fire - The August 15, Lightning-caused fire is located 13 miles northeast of the Moose Creek Ranger Station and 8 air miles west of the Idaho-Montana border.  The fire is approximately 4,346 acres with old burns and rocky patches to the east and fire activity is expected to diminish as the fire reaches those areas.      Elk Ridge fire - The Elk Ridge fire is approximately 768 acres and is located 15 miles east of the Moose Creek Ranger Station.  The fire is burning in Timber (Grass and Understory) with minimal fire activity.  Freeman - The August 10, lightning Caused fire is 97 acres and is located 9 miles east of Moose Creek Ranger Station.  Smoldering on the south perimeter of the fire has been observed, but overall fire activity is minimal. Sixtytwo fire - The Sixtytwo fire was detected on August 14, and is a lightning-caused fire.  The fire is 21 acres, is located 6.5 miles northwest of Moose Creek Ranger Station with multiple old burns in the near vicinity.  Fire behavior is minimal with creeping and smoldering. Fires on the Moose Creek Ranger District are remote with no threats to life or property and no potential values at risk are identified.  Fires will continue to be managed for resource benefits and monitored daily. For more information on the Moose, Elk Ridge, Freeman, and Sixtytwo fires or other general fire information on the Moose Creek Ranger District, please call (208) 926-4258. North Fork Ranger District - Goat fire - The Goat fire is lightning-caused and is approximately 20 acres.  It is located 32 miles north of Pierce.  The fire is remote, burning in high elevation timber below Isabella Point.  No notable growth occurred this week. Bedrock fire - The Bedrock fire is burning 6 air miles southeast of the Cayuse Airstrip near Hanson Meadows in the Kelly Creek drainage.  The lightning-caused fire is burning in timber and brush and is estimated to be 21 acres. The Goat and Bedrock fires are not threatening life or property.  The fires will continue to be managed for resource benefits and monitored daily. For more information on the Goat and Bedrock fires or other general fire information on the North Fork Ranger District, please call (208) 476-4541. To receive fire information updates by email or text, you can subscribe to GovDelivery at https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDAFSNIFC/subscriber/topics?qsp=USDAFSNIFC_6

Pioneer Fire Update for Monday, August 29th

 BOISE, August 29, 2016 - Fire activity in the Deadwood Ridge North of Slaughterhouse Canyon and Nellies Basin will likely increase over the next week as the temperatures rise and the relative humidity decreases.  Temperatures are expected to reach the low 90’s as the dry and unstable air mass builds over the Pioneer Fire.  No significant moisture is expected this coming week.  Smoke from the fire will have an impact on the communities of Garden Valley, Lowman and Stanley as Southwest winds return.  Air quality is being monitored, and the daily outlook for the region is published online at:  idsmoke.blogspot.com.

Crews are continuing preparation of the contingency line along Forest Road #555, which lies west of Deadwood Ridge at the head of Nellies, Sams and Josie Creeks.  Additional crews and equipment are improving the roads for holding fire movement in check.  The fire is expected to move to the north and east, away from the Clear Creek and Long Creek roads.  As the temperatures and winds increase, there may be torching of pockets of unburned fuel within the fire’s perimeter.  

The public is reminded that there is a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) over the fire area.  Private and commercial aircraft as well as privately owned drones are prohibited from entering the restricted air space.  Fire suppression aircraft may be grounded if unauthorized aircraft or drones are observed in the air space.  The closure may be reviewed at:

Temporary Flight Restriction- Pioneer Fire:  http://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_6_3189.html

All current evacuation levels remain in place.  A Level 2 evacuation designation still is in effect for the summer homes located in the Long Creek area along Forest Road 582 (Bear Valley).  A Level 1 designation remains in effect for all

of the properties in Pioneerville, as well as those in the Lowman area.  Level 1 is also in place for homes located in the South Fork Road area, east of Grimes Creek and along the South Fork Payette River.

                               Acres:  111,604     Containment:  55%      Personnel:  1,213

Resources assigned includes:  23 crews, 9 helicopters, 54 engines, 4 dozers, 27 water tenders, 4 masticators and 2 skidders

DETAILS — The Pioneer Fire Area Closure can be found at fs.usda.gov/alerts/boise/alerts-notices and information at inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4866.  Information is also available at facebook.com/Pioneer-Fire-682201165260518 or email questions to pioneerfire2016@gmail.com. 

HUNT INFORMATION - https://idfg.idaho.gov/blog/2016/08/get-current-fire-information-here

FIRE RESTRICTIONS — Please check fire restrictions at idahofireinfo.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  28 August 2016

Contact: Lynn Ballard              (208) 313-7737

EASTERN IDAHO INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER FIRE UPDATE

IDAHO FALLS, ID:  The Caribou-Targhee National Forest Henrys Creek Fire Emergency Area, Road and Trail Closure put in effect on 25 August, 2016 will be rescinded effective tomorrow morning, 29 August 2016, at 6 AM.  The incident commander for the fire feels that suppression efforts to date have reduced the need of this closure for public safety.  Forest Supervisor Garth Smelser supports this decision and will rescind the order.  

Fire resources responded to the one/tenth-acre South Fork fire started August 27, 2016 and was quickly controlled at 6:35 p.m. the same day. The fire was located approximately seven miles east of Inkom, Idaho and was the result of an abandoned campfire.

The 265-acre Toponce Fire is now 100% contained.  There is one engine assigned.

Several small fires, including the Carrot (284-acres), Lanes Creek (150-acres), Black (280-acres) and Big Elk Fire (60-acres) continue to burn on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest (CTNF).  An inciweb page was created for the Carrot Fire as closures are in place for the area. More information is available at: http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4973/.  

Wildfire updates and fire prevention tips are available on www.IdahoFireInfo.com. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  27 August 2016          

Contact: Lynn Ballard (208) 313-7737

EASTERN IDAHO INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER FIRE UPDATE

IDAHO FALLS, ID:  Fairly short update tonight.  This update covers all fires except Henrys Creek and Tie Canyon Fires occurring in the dispatch area. 

For updated information on these two fires as it becomes available you can go to:   http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/state/13/  click on Henry’s Creek Fire or Tie Canyon Fire.  In addition you can go to Great Basin IMT 7 Facebook page at:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Great-Basin-IMT-7/222155447934166 or the Great Basin IMT 5 Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/GBIMT5/.    Also, the Bonneville County Sherriff’s Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/bonnevillecountysheriff/ or the Teton County, Idaho’s Facebook page at:  https://www.facebook.com/tetoncountyidaho

The human-caused Moon Fire was controlled at 24 acres on Friday, August 26, 2016 at 5:11 pm.

The 265-acre Toponce Fire is now 95% contained.  There is one engine assigned.

Several small fires, including the Carrot (350-acres), Lanes Creek (150-acres), Black (261-acres) and Big Elk Fire (55-acres) continue to burn on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest (CTNF).  An inciweb page was created for the Carrot Fire as closures are in place for the area. More information is available at: http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4973/.  

Wildfire updates and fire prevention tips are available on www.IdahoFireInfo.com.