Single Incident Information

The Parks Fire is at 3,850 acres as of September 2 and is actively burning on the west flank of the fire and in Mule Creek.  It is approaching the Highline Fire burned area, so we expect fire behavior to moderate if it reaches that area. It is also actively burning to the west along the Salmon River.

Located on the west side of lower Chamberlain Creek down to the Salmon River, and up to Mule Creek Point ridge, then southwest into Mule Creek. 

Structure protection measures have been completed at Artic Point Lookout by wrapping the facility, and at the Chamberlain Creek Bridge by removing brush and other fuels around this metal bridge.

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

This fire is within the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness.  This fire is using a Zone/Point protection strategy while allowing this lightning caused to play, as nearly as possible, its natural ecological role within the Wilderness.

For concerns regarding to rafting along the Salmon River, call the Salmon-Challis National Forest River Desk at 208-481-2625.

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.