Want to Be a Wildland Firefighter in Eastern Idaho?

Idaho Falls District BLM is currently seeking seasonal and career-seasonal employees in all facets of fire management.  Visit the Eastern Idaho Interagency Fire Center website to learn more about Idaho Falls District and to learn about specific positions and how to apply.  It's important to note that all positions have an early cutoff date.  You must apply by that date for first consideration.  Additional applications may be viewed after that date only if necessary. 

For more information on seasonal firefighting jobs with the BLM, contact Cory Berkebile in Idaho Falls, (208)709-2440; Dan Zajanc in Pocatello, (208)478-6340; or Jeff Knudson in Salmon, (208)756-5197.

Snake River Hotshots Seeking Squad Leader

The Snake River Interagency Hotshot Crew (IHC) is currently advertising a GS- 6/7 career-seasonal Crew Squad Leader on USAJobs.  Apply by November 1st to be considered. 

The Snake River IHC is based out of Pocatello, Idaho, as part of the Idaho Falls District Bureau of Land Management.  In 2016, the crew traveled 48,000 miles in support of wildland fires and logged over 100 days on incidents.

For more information on the Snake River IHC, visit Eastern Idaho Interagency Fire Center's page at http://www.idahofireinfo.blm.gov/east/employ_hotshot.html.  Or contact Randy Anderson at 208.233.2937.  To apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/453770000/. 

Follow @BLMIdahoFire on Twitter and search for #BLMIFDFire for more from Idaho Falls District BLM. 

TWO NEW FIRES START IN EASTERN IDAHO

Idaho Falls, ID – Federal firefighting resources have responded to two fires this afternoon.  Both fires are currently under investigation.


Warm conditions coupled with winds contributed to rapid fire growth on the Birch Creek Fire.  The fire started southeast of Ririe just before 2 o’clock this afternoon on private lands.  Three engines from Idaho Falls District BLM were requested to assist the local fire departments already on scene.  The fire has been contained at approximately 550 acres. 


The Mink Fire was detected south of Pocatello at around 3:30.  It is about two acres in size, burning in timber.  It started on Caribou-Targhee National Forest lands just south of the Mink Creek Guard Station.  It began directly adjacent to the Mink Creek Road, which is currently closed for the safety of the public and the firefighters.  Multiple resources are on scene, including two air tankers, engines, and a helicopter.


Recent rains along with the shorter fall days have limited fire activity across eastern Idaho.  However, these new fires emphasize the fact that fuel conditions are still dry, and fire potential will remain moderate to high until a longer duration weather pattern brings more moisture to the region.  Continue to be cautious when working or recreating outdoors. 

One Less Spark = One Less Wildfire

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  13 September 2016     
Contact: Lynn Ballard          (208) 313-7737

EASTERN IDAHO INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER FIRE UPDATE

IDAHO FALLS, ID:  All fire areas received some level of moisture in the past 24-hours.  There is minimal change in acreage burned from yesterday’s update.  A majority of our firefighting resources are released for 1-2 days of rest during this cooling period. 

All fires still exhibit creeping, smoldering and occasional single tree torching.  All areas will experience isolated showers and thunderstorms this afternoon, slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening and a chance of rain showers through the night and Wednesday.  Drier conditions and the start of a warming trend will follow Thursday through Saturday.

·         The Tincup Mountain Fire (783-acres) is located approximately 6 miles northwest of Freedom, Wyoming on the Soda Springs Ranger District.

·         Black Fire located 12 miles northwest of Swan Valley, Idaho on the Palisades Ranger District.  (770 acres). 

·         Carrot Fire located in the Jedediah Smith Wilderness 27 miles northeast of Tetonia, Idaho on the Ashton/Island Ranger District (606 acres).

·         Lanes Creek Fire located 15 miles SW of Freedom, Wyoming (295 acres) on the Soda Springs District.  The Lau Creek Trail Closure has been lifted.

·         Tie Fire located 10 miles southwest of Victor, Idaho on the Palisades Ranger District (1,031 acres).

·         Treasure Fire locate 17 miles east of Driggs, Idaho in the Jedediah Smith Wilderness on the Teton Basin Ranger District (approx. 1/10^th acre).

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  12 September 2016     

Contact: Lynn Ballard              (208) 313-7737

EASTERN IDAHO INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER FIRE UPDATE

IDAHO FALLS, ID:  Cooler temperatures, increased humidity and overcast skies bring a calming effect to recent fire activity.  Weather conditions should stay this way through Tuesday and into Wednesday.  

The Tincup Mountain Fire has shown the most activity over the weekend.  It is estimated to be 773-acres in size, a doubling of Saturday’s estimate.  This increase was due to higher temperatures, lower humidity and strong winds on the fire.  A picture of today’s activity (see attached) is significantly different and displays the difference from last Saturday/Sunday.   For the most part the fire remains inside and west of Marshall Canyon, where fire officials/planners felt it would stay.  The Tincup Mountain Fire is located approximately 6 miles northwest of Freedom, Wyoming on the Soda Springs Ranger District. The lightning-caused fire was reported August 29, 2016 and is highly visible from Highway 34. 



9/12/2016

 

 

 

 

 

The following fires in Eastern Idaho will likely show some activity until a major precipitation event occurs:

·         Black Fire located 12 miles northwest of Swan Valley, Idaho.  (770 acres)  The smoke is visible from Highway 26 as well as from the Tetonia, Driggs, and Victor communities.

·         Carrot Fire located in the Jedediah Smith Wilderness 27 miles northeast of Tetonia, Idaho (606 acres).

·         Lanes Creek Fire located 15 miles SW of Freedom, Wyoming (295 acres).

·         Tie Fire:  While fire fighters saw increased activity from within containment lines yesterday the fire size did not change.  This fire is located 10 miles southwest of Victor, Idaho (1,031 acres).

·         Treasure Fire locate 17 miles east of Driggs, Idaho in the Jedediah Smith Wilderness (approx. 1/10^th- acre)

(Map attached)

Updates for the Black and Carrot fires are attached.

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

 

EASTERN IDAHO INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER FIRE UPDATE

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  11 September 2016

IDAHO FALLS, ID:   A new lightning caused fire was discovered yesterday in the Jedidiah Smith Wilderness 17 miles east of Driggs, Idaho near Treasure Mountain.  The “Treasure Fire” is approximately one acre burning in a remote setting on an open ridge with isolated pockets of timber. Due to the fire’s current location and values at risk, the fire will be actively monitored by air and ground resources.   

With Red Flag conditions that produced high winds, the Tincup Mountain Fire has been active this weekend.  It is estimated to be 400 acres in size.  Firefighters are working to reinforce control lines with the help of helicopters and airtankers.  This includes 2 handcrews and 4 engines.  The Tincup Fire is located approximately 6 miles northwest of Freedom, Wyoming on the Soda Springs Ranger District. The lightning-caused fire was reported August 29, 2016 and is highly visible from Highway 34. 

The following fires in Eastern Idaho will likely show some activity until a major precipitation event occurs:

·         Black fire located 12 miles northwest of Swan Valley, Idaho.  (691 acres)  The smoke is visible from Highway 26 as well as from the Tetonia, Driggs, and Victor communities.

·         Carrot fire located in the Jedediah Smith Wilderness 27 miles northeast of  Tetonia, Idaho  (595 acres)

·         Lanes Creek fire located 15 miles SW of Freedom, Wyoming  (295 acres)

·         Tie fire is located 10 miles southwest of Victor, Idaho (1,031 acres)

·         Tincup Mountain fire located 6 miles northwest of Freedom, Wyoming (estimated 400 acres)

·         Treasure fire locate 17 miles east of Driggs, Idaho in the Jedediah Smith Wilderness (approx.. 1 acre)

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  9 September 2016       
Contact: Lynn Ballard          (208) 313-7737

EASTERN IDAHO INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER FIRE UPDATE

IDAHO FALLS, ID:  Yesterday’s increased wind conditions, did not result in large increases in acres burned on the managed fires in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. 

Updates and fire progression maps for the Black (641-acres) and Carrot (585-acres) Fires are attached.

Early reports from the Tin Cup Mountain Fire indicate an estimated seven acre increase in the fire size (about 150-acres).  The Tin Cup Fire is located approximately eight miles northwest of Freedom, Wyoming on the Soda Springs Ranger District. The lightning-caused fire was reported August 29, 2016 and is highly visible from Highway 34. Forest Officials ask individuals refrain from calling dispatch to report this wildfire.  Engines and hand crews continue fuels abatement work along power lines located near the bottom of the drainage and near the Highway. Crews are wrapping poles with a fire protective wrap and assessing private properties near the fire area.  A remote camera has been placed on a ridge overlooking the fire area.  The camera will allows fire managers to monitor fire activity at any time during daylight hours and monitor its progress.

The 216-acre Lanes Creek Fire located about 10 miles south of the Tin Cup Mountain Fire also showed slow progression yesterday.  The Tin Cup Mountain & Lanes Creek Fires are likely to burn until a major precipitation event occurs or until it snows. The Caribou Targhee National Forest has posted a caution to forest visitors on Forest Trail #463, Marshall Canyon and in the Lanes and Lau Creek areas.  Fire managers urge individuals to use caution and stay out of the area due to fire hazards.

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

EIIFC FIRE UPDATE - Increased Fire Activity on Tin Cup Fire

EIIFC FIRE UPDATE - Increased Fire Activity on Tin Cup Fire

Idaho Falls, ID – Fire activity has increased on the Tin Cup Fire located approximately eight miles northwest of Freedom, Wyoming on the Soda Springs Ranger District. The lightning-caused fire was reported August 29, 2016 and is highly visible from Highway 34. Forest Officials ask individuals refrain from calling dispatch to report this wildfire.

Tin Cup Fire



The fire is burning along the ridgeline between Jack Knife Creek and Marshall Canyon, spreading slowly to the southeast. A local Type 3 Incident Management Team is carefully monitoring this fire and preparing fuels in case a more aggressive suppression strategy is needed. The Caribou-Targhee National Forest (CTNF) is allowing this fire to play its historic role in the forest ecosystem. Wildfires provide a natural disturbance event that encourages and supports aspen rejuvenation. Aspen stand are a vital and necessary component for healthy wildlife habitat.

 

This does not mean the fire is burning without human intervention; rather, fire resources are available to take action on fire spread at predetermined management action points.  As the fire shows more or less activity, the staffing on the incident will grow or shrink accordingly.  Advanced modeling programs are used to predict fire spread and the probability of that outcome. Firefighters use these models to determine where pre-treatment would be most beneficial and effective.

 

Tin Cup Fire

Engines and handcrews are hard at work conducting fuels abatement work along power lines located near the bottom of the drainage and near the Highway. Crews are wrapping poles with a fire protective wrap and assessing private properties near the fire area. Reducing fuels will decrease fire spread and intensity should the fire progress that direction. In addition to firefighters patrolling the vicinity to monitor fire behavior, a remote camera was placed on a ridge overlooking the fire area.  The camera allows fire managers to monitor fire activity at any time during daylight hours and monitor its progress. 

 

The Tin Cup Fire is likely to burn until a major precipitation event occurs or until it snows. CTNF has posted a caution to forest visitors on Forest Trail #463, Marshall Canyon. Fire managers urge individuals to use caution and stay out of the area due to fire hazards.

 

Wildfire updates and fire prevention tips are available on www.IdahoFireInfo.com.  One less spark means one less Idaho wildfire.

Tie Fire Update and Lifting of Closures

SWAN VALLEY, ID-- On Wednesday, September 7, 2016 crews completed the removal of the remaining fire suppression equipment off the fire lines in the Tie Canyon area.  Fire engine crews patrolled and monitored the upper portion of the fire on Forest Road 253.  Fire behavior remains minimal at this time with no new growth expected.

The fire area closure order was lifted today at noon on September 8^th, 2016.  Fire managers would like to remind forest visitors that while the order has been lifted, there is still heat in the Tie canyon drainage as well as fire weakened trees.  Visitors should be aware that trees may fall unexpectedly.  Visitors should also stay on marked trails to reduce the risk of exposure to any remaining “hot spots”.

The Tie Fire remains at 100% containment, however smoke will remain

visible in the Tie Canyon drainage areas until significant precipitation occurs.  The fire will continue to be staffed with three fire engines to patrol and monitor any activity, and answer any questions visitors may have about the fire.  Please use caution while driving in the area.



Tie Fire

EASTERN IDAHO INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER FIRE UPDATE 09/08/2016

EASTERN IDAHO INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER FIRE UPDATE

IDAHO FALLS, ID:   No new activity today.

 

Tin Cup Fire - Picture taken September 7, 2016

Activity on the Tin Cup Mountain Fire picked up Wednesday, September 7, and is getting more notice from residents and visitors in the Star Valley area.  This fire has grown from its first reported acreage of 1 ½ acres to a current size of 15-20-acres.  It is located in Marshall Canyon approximately two miles northeast of Tin Cup Mountain, eight miles northwest of Freedom, Wyoming or eight miles due west of Etna, Wyoming.

The Lanes Creek Fire is ten miles south of the Tin Cup Mountain fire in the Lanes and Lau Creek drainages and is approximately 216-acres.  Smoke is visible from the Tincup Highway, Lanes Creek Cutoff Road and from the Freedom/Thayne area.

Caribou-Targhee National Forest Issues Updates on Carrot and Black Fires

EIIFC Fire Update - Henrys Creek Fire 100% Contained

EIIFC FIRE UPDATE September 2, 2016

Idaho Falls, ID – A strong low pressure is moving into the area and affecting weather. Southeastern Idaho expects to see high winds between 30-45 mph and isolated thunderstorms throughout the weekend. While cooler temperatures and isolated showers will likely decrease fire activity, holdovers from lightning may begin to appear once conditions dry out. Fire managers urge caution as individuals recreate outdoors this Labor Day Weekend.

 

The Henrys Creek Fire reached containment at 10:00 p.m. on September 1, 2016. The last operational period will be today. Fire crews will continue to periodically monitor the fire area. All closures associated with the Henrys Creek Fire are lifted.

 

The Caribou-Targhee National Forest continues to actively manage the lightning-caused Tin Cup Mountain Fire (1.5 acres), Black Fire (504 acres), Big Elk Fire (68 acres), Carrot Fire (463 acres) and Lanes Creek Fire (216 acres). More information and closure updates on the Black (http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4991/) and Carrot Fires (http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4973/) are available on inciweb.

 

Wildfire updates and fire prevention tips are available on www.IdahoFireInfo.com.  One less spark means one less Idaho wildfire.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  1 September 2016       

Contact: Lynn Ballard              (208) 313-7737

EASTERN IDAHO INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER FIRE UPDATE

IDAHO FALLS, ID:   Weather continues to be a concern. Thunderstorms are predicted today with more lightning. These storms will be fast moving and produce gusty out flow which could affect fire behavior.  The Great Basin has potential to see wetting rains this weekend in some areas with lower temperatures. Most areas are in red flag warning for gusty winds and dry thunderstorms.

Crews responded to the ¼-acre Sportsman Access Fire about 2 miles north of Lava Hot Springs.  The fire was contained at 1030 am and controlled by 1200.

Due to a thunderstorm activity moving through the area crews have responded to three fires on the Fort Hall Indian Reservation.  Two near Fort Hall (Ross Fork and Juniper) and one in Arbon Valley (Elevator Loop).  All three where small lightning caused fires and also received rain.

The following fires are active and being managed by the Caribou-Targhee National Forest.

The 1 1/2-acre Tin Cup Mountain Fire is located approximately eight miles northwest of Freedom, Wyoming.

The 463-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 size increase to 504-acres.  Expanded Area Closure Order went into effect today.  As a safety precaution, the Caribou-Targhee National Forest implemented an area and trail closure. Visitors to the South Fork area heading to the Fulmer Boat Launch will at times experience heavy fire traffic. The road is very narrow through that area and visitors are encourage to travel slowly (see attached). 

The Big Elk Fire is north of Palisades Reservoir and is approximately 68-acres.

The Lanes Creek Fire is approximately 150-acres.  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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  25 August 2016    

Contact: Lynn Ballard  (208) 313-7737 

EASTERN IDAHO INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER FIRE UPDATE

IDAHO FALLS, ID:  After a fairly quiet day for new starts Eastern Idaho Interagency Fire Center responded to two smoke reports this evening.  This update covers all fires (except Henrys Creek) occurring in the dispatch area.

The human-caused Moon Fire is located approximately 3 miles north of the Craters of the Moon National Monument Information Center.  Currently estimated at 15-acres, there are four engines, 2 dozers and a water tender assigned.

Resources have also responded to a smoke report, five miles south of Irwin, ID (Bear Creek area).  No information regarding this report is currently available.

The Tie Canyon Fire is estimated to be approximately 1,242-acres.  Approximately 55 fire fighters are currently assigned.  A Type II Incident Management Team will start managing the fire tomorrow morning, Friday, August 26, 2016.  Road and trail closures are in effect.

The Clifton Fire located two miles south of Clifton, ID was contained at 12:30 PM yesterday.  Current estimate is 2,413-acres.  There are three federal engines and three Franklin County engines assigned to this fire.  Control efforts are going well.

No changes to the 265-acre Toponce Fire were reported today.  Containment is now 90%. 

Several small fires, including the Carrot (350-acres), Lanes Creek (150-acres), Black (300-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.