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The Anchor Fire showing minimal smoke in the foreground, with the Ace Butte Fire showing less smoke in the background.
On July 24, 2024, a lightning storm that produced an abundant amount of fire starts across the Grangeville Dispatch Area ignited both the Ace Butte Fire and Anchor Fire on the Salmon River Ranger District. The Ace Butte Fire was detected on July 24, 2024, and the Anchor Fire was detected a few days later on July 28, 2024. Currently, the Ace Butte Fire is approximately 152 acres, and the Anchor Fire is approximately 135 acres.
| Current as of | Fri, 08/23/2024 - 15:40 |
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| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | Approximately 30 miles Southeast of Grangeville, Idaho |
| Incident Commander | Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests' Fire Management |
| Coordinates |
45° 32' 0.5994'' Latitude
-115° 52' 23.9988
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 11 |
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| Size | 152 Acres |
| Significant Events | Structure protection around National Forest Service Road #444, Square Mountain Lookout, and Moore’s Guard Station have been completed. |
| Planned Actions |
Firefighters are now working to clear roads that would improve access to these fires. |
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| Projected Incident Activity |
At this time, fire activity has increased. |
| Remarks |
There are no closures at this time, but if fire activity increases, trail and road closures may take place. |
| Weather Concerns | Wind speeds will increase with a frontal passage this afternoon, along with a chance of rain and gusty outflow winds over 40 mph. As the trough moves over central Idaho on August 24, cloudy, cool, showery weather will arrive and remain through the rest of the weekend. |
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