Single Incident Information

The fire is estimated at 900 acres as of September 2 – moderate fire behavior is taking place with slow growth in the southwest area of the fire.  The fire was detected on 8/5 and caused by lightning.  Located approximately 5.5 miles E-SE of Cold Meadows Guard Station. 

This lightning caused fire is being permitted to play, as nearly as possible, its natural ecological role within the Wilderness. Zone/Point Protection measures will be taken if necessary and is being monitored by air.

No area or trail closures are in place for this fire - people recreating in this area need to be alert for fire related hazards.

For a summary of wildfires burning in the Payette National Forest's part of the Frank Church River of No return Wilderness, visit this Inciweb link.