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Central Idaho fires continue to burn in Salmon-Challis National Forest. The Moose Fire, the largest in Idaho, has spread to 40,388 acres and is only 15% contained, according to a Thursday news ...
The Moose Fire which was first spotted on July 17 is burning north of Salmon, Idaho in the Salmon-Challis National Forest.
A region of Central Idaho is experiencing “very high fire danger” and has seen 16 reported wildfires. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ...
As of September 9, the fire had spread to the ridgeline of Mount Pilgrim, threatening the Deadwood Outfitters lodge. [11] The Bearskin Fire was at 25,808 acres (104 km 2). [1] By September 15, leadership had reduced closures on Boise and Salmon Challis National Forest, providing access to the land for hunters and general recreation. [12]
The Reynolds Lake Fire, caused by lightning on July 17, straddles the Bitterroot National Forest and Salmon-Challis National Forest southwest of Darby, Montana at 5] It reached over 1,000 acres (400 ha) in extent by July 22. [6]
Salmon–Challis National Forest is located in east central sections of the U.S. state of Idaho.At 4,235,940 acres (6,618.66 sq mi, or 17,142.24 km 2) it is one of the largest national forests in the lower 48 states and also has most of the land area of the Frank Church–River of No Return Wilderness, which is the largest wilderness area south of Alaska.
Wildland crews have been deployed to New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Alaska, California, Washington, Arizona, Montana and Wyoming.
The Frank Church—River of No Return Wilderness is located in six different national forests plus a relatively tiny portion of land of the Bureau of Land Management, more components than any other wilderness. In descending order of acreage they are: [8] Payette National Forest (33.45%) Challis National Forest (21.78%)